This charming early 20th-century rural scene depicts a cow resting by an old gnarled tree. It’s essentially a study of the interplay between two natural forms.

Note the curvature of the tree as it extends towards the top right and how the base of the tree seems to echo the shadow cast by the cow. These intelligent touches define the composition and allow the fine brushwork to shine.

The painting is housed within an ornate later frame.

Medium: Oil on panel
Overall size: 16½” x 19” / 42cm x 48cm
Year of creation: c. 1900
Condition: Artwork presents well. Panel with slight curvature. Frame with some light wear.