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Boy Driving Cows
An oil painting which depicts a young farm boy, walking along a woodland path, driving a pair of large cows. Date: circa 1920
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Cows Depicts Driving Grant Gregory Pair Path Woodland Volume
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Title: A Young Farm Boy Driving Cows in a Woodland Path (circa 1920) This evocative oil painting captures the essence of rural life in an idyllic scene from a bygone era. The image, believed to be created around 1920, depicts a young farm boy in overalls and a wide-brimmed hat, leading a pair of large, shaggy cows along a woodland path. The cows, with their expressive eyes and drooping ears, seem to follow the boy's gentle guidance, their massive forms dwarfing the young farmer as he walks with a confident yet humble demeanor. The rich, earthy colors of the painting bring the scene to life, with the deep greens of the forest, the warm browns of the cows, and the boy's red and blue plaid shirt creating a vivid tableau. The artist has expertly captured the play of light and shadow, with the sun filtering through the trees and casting dappled patterns on the ground. This painting is a beautiful representation of the bond between a farmer and his livestock, as well as the harmony between man and nature that is so often found in rural communities. It is a poignant reminder of the simple pleasures and hard work that defined rural life in the early 20th century. This image is from the March of the Women Collection, Volume 12, February, and was created by the talented artist William Gregory Grant. The collection, which is available through Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a wealth of historical and cultural treasures, providing a window into the past and inspiring the imagination.
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