Cattle Watering at Sunset
Technique: Giclée quality print
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John Varley's evocative watercolor, *Cattle Watering at Sunset*, captures a serene and pastoral scene suffused with the warm glow of a setting sun. In this tranquil composition, several cattle are depicted quenching their thirst at what appears to be a vast, quiet water body. The sky, rendered in soft hues of yellow and orange, gradually fading into a placid grey, suggests the quietude of twilight. Beneath this expansive sky, the water mirrors the evening's gentle colors, blurring the distinctions between sky and land.Varley’s use of muted and earthy tones, along with deliberate washes of color, crafts a reflective mood that invites viewers to pause and immerse themselves in the peaceful moment he portrays. The gentle blending of the landscape’s elements showcases Varley’s skill in creating atmospheric effects with watercolors.This painting not only exemplifies Varley's mastery in capturing the natural beauty and the subtle interplay of light and shade of the English countryside, but it also evokes a timeless connection to nature and the quiet dignity of rural life.
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John Varley was an English watercolour painter and astrologer, and a close friend of William Blake. They collaborated in 1819–1820 on the book Visionary Heads, written by Varley and illustrated by Blake. He was the elder brother of a family of artists: Cornelius Varley, William Fleetwood Varley, and Elizabeth, who married the painter William Mulready.