The image shows a group of cattle on rugged terrain, with a view looking downward from a small elevation. In the background, there are dark hills or mountains, sparse trees, and dramatic clouds in the sky. The scene is depicted with smooth and meticulous brushstrokes, capturing details in the landscape and the cattle. The color palette is mainly earthy browns and ochres, creating a sepia-toned look that emphasizes the natural elements and the animals against the sky.
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Cattle in the Auvergne

Rosa Bonheur (French, 1822 - 1899)

1867

Medium
black and white chalk with stumping and touches of pastel on brown wove paper
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall: 25.91 × 20.4 cm (10 3/16 × 8 1/16 in.)
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Little Ones profiles and older: it shows gentle subjects for the very young. How works are placed

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