Cattle at Rest on a Hillside in the Alps
1885
Rosa Bonheur brings the majestic Alps to life with her incredible attention to animal anatomy, a hallmark of her Realist style. Three sturdy cows lounge peacefully on a grassy slope, completely unfazed by the dramatic, cloud-swirled mountain peak looming behind them. Bonheur was famous for studying animals up close—she even obtained a special permit to wear men's clothing so she could visit slaughterhouses and farms to sketch! Signed and dated 1885 in the corner, this peaceful pastoral scene shows why she was considered the most famous female painter of the 19th century.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
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