Untitled (five cows in pasture, rooftop in background) (1894)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Dive into a pastoral idyll with Edward Mitchell Bannister's painting titled "Untitled (five cows in pasture, rooftop in background)," created in 1894. This tranquil depiction brings viewers into a lush landscape where five cows calmly graze and roam. The composition of the painting offers a glimpse into pastoral life, setting a mood of peaceful coexistence with nature.The cows, each rendered with gentle brushstrokes in hues of brown and white, contrast beautifully against the vibrant greens and soft browns of the field and trees that envelope them. The sense of depth is accentuated by a dappled light that filters through the foliage, creating a play of light and shadow that adds a dynamic feel to the otherwise serene scene.In the background, a quaint red-roofed building peeks through the trees, subtly anchoring the composition and suggesting human presence without disturbing the natural harmony. Bannister's mastery in landscape painting is evident in his ability to balance detail and impression, giving the scene a lifelike yet poetic quality.
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Edward Mitchell Bannister (November 2, 1828 – January 9, 1901) was an oil painter of the American Barbizon school. Born in Canada, he spent his adult life in New England in the United States. There, along with his wife Christiana Carteaux Bannister, he was a prominent member of African-American cultural and political communities, such as the Boston abolition movement. Bannister received national recognition after he won a first prize in painting at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition. He was also a founding member of the Providence Art Club and the Rhode Island School of Design.