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Return of the Flock, (oil on canvas)
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Return of the Flock, (oil on canvas)
989977 Return of the Flock, (oil on canvas) by Mauve, Anton (1838-88); 65.4x96.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Return of the Flock. Anton Mauve (1838-1888). Oil on canvas. 65.4 x 96.5cm.); Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 23676296
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Accessories Active Agricultural Occupation Agricultural Worker Animal Herder Animal Young Artist Dutch Baby Animal Back Back View Backview Behind Driving Dutch Art Dutch Artist Farm Worker Farmworker Flock Foliage From The Back Going Back Grass Group Of Animals Herd Herder Herding Herdman Herdsman Herdsmen Lamb Large Group Large Group Of Animals Livelihood Mature Mature Adult Mature Man Mature Men Maturity Mauve Middle Aged Natural Light Netherlandish Artist One Man Only Outer Garment Personal Accessory Physical Activity Plant Part Rear View Return Rural Life Shadow Shadows Sheepdog Sheepherder Shepherd Staff Stick Thoroughfare Trousers View From Behind Vocation Walker Working Life Young Animal 19th Century European Art 19th Century Painting Accessory Anton Mauve Headwear Natural Space Occupation Stroll Strolling
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Return of the Flock
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by Anton Mauve is a captivating oil painting that transports viewers to the serene countryside of nineteenth-century Netherlands. The artist skillfully captures the essence of rural life, showcasing a large group of farm animals being guided by a solitary herdsman. The composition is bathed in natural light, emphasizing the beauty of the open landscape and casting long shadows on the ground. Mauve's attention to detail is evident in his depiction of each animal, from their woolly coats to their playful young ones. In this scene, we see a mature man dressed in traditional Dutch attire, complete with a jacket and hat. He carries a walking stick as he leads his herd through lush green fields. The tranquility and simplicity of this moment are palpable; it speaks volumes about working life during that era. Mauve's brushstrokes bring depth and texture to every element within the painting – from the swaying grasses to the distant horizon. The overall effect is one that evokes nostalgia for an agricultural way of life that has since faded into history. This print allows us to appreciate Mauve's mastery even more closely, capturing every intricate detail with remarkable clarity. It serves as both a testament to his artistic brilliance and an invitation for us all to pause and reflect on our connection with nature and simpler times gone by.
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