Rural Scene: The Shepherd And His Cow / 19th Century / Oil On Canvas

This work depicts a lively pastoral scene, with a herdsman attempting to subdue a fleeing cow in the foreground. In the background, another cow can be seen, with a shepherd milking it, adding a calming touch to the lively scene. The oil on canvas, dating from the late 19th century, is part of the realist or naturalist movement, evoking painters such as Jean-François Millet, who illustrated the lives of shepherds and farmers with sincerity.

22 x 31 unframed
39 x 47 framed solid wood frame and fabric marie-louise

The composition emphasizes the importance of nature and the work of the herdsmen, with earthy colors and soft light, characteristic of the rural art of the time. The scene captures the harmony between man and animals, a central theme at a time when agriculture and livestock farming were in symbiosis with the rhythm of nature. This painting captures a moment in the life of shepherds and shepherds at the end of the 19th century, in a period marked by profound social changes.