Human life is inconceivable without animals. Cows, sheep, goats, geese: they are all farm animals and reliable companions of man through a strenuous but fulfilling everyday life, especially in earlier times. How does painting approach this subject? "Country Woman Riding a Donkey" by Constant Emile Troyon emphasizes the unity of man and animal amidst a serene English summer landscape. The animal's loyal devotion is as much in focus as the weariness of the farmer's wife, who has just returned home from field harvesting.
The Baroque painting "Cattle Drinking at the River's Edge" by Aelbert Cuyp also describes an idyllic scene and a daily ritual against a dramatically designed cloudy sky. The farmer is presented here as an understanding, concerned herdsman, concerned for the welfare of his animals.
Animals, however, can also be depicted symbolically on canvas. In "Agnus Dei", the Spanish master Francisco de Zurbaran paints a lamb destined for the slaughter. Its purity and beauty is masterfully rendered in every detail.
In contrast, the two young lambs under a blossoming cherry tree in the painting "Two Lambs Eating Blossoms" are touching, playful and carefree. Everything here is delicate: the colours, the little animals, the young plants. This world shows pure harmony, if only for the moment of looking at it.
Farm animals have always fascinated as individual creatures. The Scotsman William Henderson places a pig "Jumbo, 16 months old" at the centre of the action. Thanks to its corpulence and almost serene composure, it sets an accent to the red village roof in the background.
Sheep, cattle, goats and donkeys populate the canvases, telling stories such as the flight from Egypt or describing everyday life in mostly rural surroundings. Discover Dutch, English and French with magnificent color palette!
Farm Animals
Human life is inconceivable without animals. Cows, sheep, goats, geese: they are all farm animals and reliable companions of man through a strenuous but fulfilling everyday life, especially in earlier times. How does painting approach this subject? "Country Woman Riding a Donkey" by Constant Emile Troyon emphasizes the unity of man and animal amidst a serene English summer landscape. The animal's loyal devotion is as much in focus as the weariness of the farmer's wife, who has just returned home from field harvesting.
The Baroque painting "Cattle Drinking at the River's Edge" by Aelbert Cuyp also describes an idyllic scene and a daily ritual against a dramatically designed cloudy sky. The farmer is presented here as an understanding, concerned herdsman, concerned for the welfare of his animals.
Animals, however, can also be depicted symbolically on canvas. In "Agnus Dei", the Spanish master Francisco de Zurbaran paints a lamb destined for the slaughter. Its purity and beauty is masterfully rendered in every detail.
In contrast, the two young lambs under a blossoming cherry tree in the painting "Two Lambs Eating Blossoms" are touching, playful and carefree. Everything here is delicate: the colours, the little animals, the young plants. This world shows pure harmony, if only for the moment of looking at it.
Farm animals have always fascinated as individual creatures. The Scotsman William Henderson places a pig "Jumbo, 16 months old" at the centre of the action. Thanks to its corpulence and almost serene composure, it sets an accent to the red village roof in the background.
Sheep, cattle, goats and donkeys populate the canvases, telling stories such as the flight from Egypt or describing everyday life in mostly rural surroundings. Discover Dutch, English and French with magnificent color palette!
Frequently Asked Questions about Meisterdrucke
Personalizing your art print at Meisterdrucke is a simple and intuitive process that allows you to design an artwork exactly to your specifications: Choose a frame, determine the image size, decide on a printing medium, and add suitable glazing or a stretcher frame. We also offer customization options such as mats, fillets, and spacers. Our customer service is available to help you design your perfect artwork.
At Meisterdrucke, you have the fascinating option to visualize the artwork you configured directly in your own space. For a tailored preview, simply upload a photo of your room and let the artwork appear on it. If you visit us via a mobile device, be it a phone or tablet, our augmented reality feature brings the image to life and seamlessly projects it into your space. An experience that uniquely combines art and technology.
Choosing the medium is often a matter of personal taste. To give you a clearer idea, we have provided some images for each medium. For a holistic experience, we also offer you a sample set of all paper variants so you can make a decision not just visually but also haptically. You can take advantage of the sample set free of charge – only the shipping costs will apply. You can order the sample set directly.
Do not worry. At Meisterdrucke, we do not proceed mechanically. We manually review each order. If there are any inconsistencies or peculiarities in the configuration, we will immediately contact you. Of course, our courteous and patient support is always at your side to assist you with the configuration. Together with you, we adjust your image by phone or email so that the final result exactly meets your expectations.
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