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Cattle Drinking, 1851. Creator: Constant Troyon
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Cattle Drinking, 1851. Creator: Constant Troyon
Cattle Drinking, 1851. Troyon is best known for his animal paintings but, in fact, specialized in landscape painting in his early career. This picturesque view shows a scene on the banks of the Touques River in Normandy where he painted regularly in the 1850s together with Eugene Boudin and Emile van Marcke. The sun is directly overhead, fringing the clouds, shimmering on the water, and illuminating the backs of the cows. Troyon's mastery of light was admired by the young Claude Monet. So highly regarded was this river scene that it was included in an exhibition held in 1883 in the galleries of Georges Petit, Paris, to celebrate the world's alleged "One Hundred Masterpieces."
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Cattle Drinking," transports us to the picturesque banks of the Touques River in Normandy, France, during the 19th century. This idyllic scene, which showcases Troyon's early foray into landscape painting before his renowned animal works, was painted in the 1850s in collaboration with Eugène Boudin and Émile van Marcke. The sun casts a golden glow over the scene, illuminating the clouds, shimmering on the water, and reflecting off the backs of the contented cows. Troyon's mastery of light was a source of inspiration for the young Claude Monet and earned "Cattle Drinking" a place among the "One Hundred Masterpieces" exhibition held in the galleries of Georges Petit, Paris, in 1883. This oil on panel painting, with its vibrant colors and atmospheric depiction of a tranquil rural moment, is a testament to Troyon's artistic skill and the Barbizon School's enduring influence on European art." This evocative painting by Constant Troyon, titled "Cattle Drinking," offers a glimpse into the pastoral beauty of Normandy in the 19th century. Painted on the banks of the Touques River in the 1850s, this work showcases Troyon's early focus on landscape painting before his more famous animal depictions. The scene is bathed in sunlight, with the sun casting a golden glow over the clouds and reflecting off the water, creating a shimmering effect. The cows, contentedly drinking from the river, add to the idyllic atmosphere. Troyon's mastery of light was highly regarded, and his influence can be seen in the work of young Claude Monet. "Cattle Drinking" was considered a masterpiece and was included in the "One Hundred Masterpieces" exhibition held in Paris in 1883. This oil on panel painting, with its rich colors and atmospheric depiction of a peaceful rural moment, is a testament to Troyon's artistic skill and the enduring influence of the Barbizon School on European art.
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