Landscape with Sheep and Fowl

Frans Van Severdonck

Created:
Movement:
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Realism
key Notes:
Pastoral tranquility, Animal presence.
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Dimensions:
medium:
Oil on canvas
story of the work:

"Landscape with Sheep and Fowl," created by the Flemish painter Frans Van Severdonck in the mid-19th century, exemplifies the artist's focus on pastoral scenes that reflect the harmony between nature and rural life. The painting is notable for its detailed depiction of livestock and the serene landscape, which underscores the Romantic idealization of the countryside prevalent during that period.

Description of the work:

"Landscape with Sheep and Fowl," painted by Frans Van Severdonck, features a pastoral scene characterized by a verdant landscape populated with sheep and various fowl, rendered in a naturalistic style. The composition is marked by a harmonious interplay of light and shadow, with a soft color palette that enhances the tranquil atmosphere of rural life.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Landscape with Sheep and Fowl