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Despite the presence of a village in the background, it is not possible to be certain about the location of this pastoral scene. However, the composition is similar to a view of the village of Gisors in Normandy, which Corot painted in October 1873. This picture may be a pared-down view of Gisors, perhaps painted at the same time, but without any of the village’s distinguishing features, notably its distinctive church. The two paintings do have some common elements, however, including willow trees, a water-logged meadow, cows and a cowherd. This silvery-grey landscape, with hints of pale green and blue, is typical of Corot’s late style, as is the extensive use of white to produce a light tone throughout. Sinuous willow trees are often present in Corot’s paintings.
Title
Cows in a Marshy Landscape
Date
probably 1860-70
Medium
Oil on canvas
Measurements
H 24.1 x W 34.9 cm
Accession number
NG2630
Acquisition method
Salting Bequest, 1910
Work type
Painting
The National Gallery, London
Trafalgar Square, London, Greater London WC2N 5DN England
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