Cows near a Watering Place (1870)

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This captivating artwork, titled "Cows near a Watering Place," is a masterpiece by the 19th-century German artist Friedrich Voltz, painted in 1870. The panoramic scene presented stretches across a lush, verdant landscape which encircles a serene watering hole, a common rural motif revealing the pastoral beauty of everyday agricultural life.Voltz's painting depicts a tranquil moment where a group of cows, varied in color from deep browns to vibrant whites, gather and wade through the gentle waters. The attention to detail in the coat of each cow enhances the realism, creating a vivid and engaging composition. To the right, a person, presumably a herdsman, adorned in traditional attire, stands on a small wooden dock, observing the cattle. Accompanying the herdsman is a loyal dog, quietly resting at his side, adding to the serene atmosphere. The background is filled with towering trees and a bright sky peering through, suggesting a perfect, cloud-swept summer day.Friedrich Voltz's skillful use of light and shadow, coupled with his delicate portrayal of the animals and human figure within a natural setting, not only captures a timeless rural scene but also evokes a sense of peace and harmony with nature.

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Johann Friedrich Voltz (31 October 1817, Nördlingen - 25 June 1886, Munich) was a German landscape and animal painter of the Munich School.