A Cow Licking a Bull in the Pasture (1824)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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"A Cow Licking a Bull in the Pasture," an exquisite 1824 painting by Friedrich August Matthias Gauermann, captures the idyllic essence of rural life with pastoral grace. Set in a lush, verdant pasture, the painting features a cow gently licking a bull, an action that immerses the viewer in the tranquility of the scene. These central figures are portrayed in impressive detail, highlighting Gauermann's skill in rendering animal anatomy and textures.In the background, other cattle graze peacefully. To the right, a small group of goats is tended by a peasant woman and child by the water’s edge, adding a human element that ties the lives of the animals and the people together. The landscape extends into the distance, where gentle hills rise under a softly clouded sky, evoking a sense of endless serene space.This work not only showcases Gauermann's ability to illustrate the natural world with accuracy but also evokes the peaceful coexistence of human and animal life in a pastoral setting.
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Friedrich August Matthias Gauermann (September 20, 1807- July 7, 1862) was an Austrian painter and graphic artist.