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Landscape with Cottage, Girl and Cow (bodycolour & pencil on paper, pasted on card)
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Landscape with Cottage, Girl and Cow (bodycolour & pencil on paper, pasted on card)
1214443 Landscape with Cottage, Girl and Cow (bodycolour & pencil on paper, pasted on card) by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99) (style of); 35.7 x25.9 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: Bright, sunny scenes of rustic cottages, children and animals were popular with Victorian collectors. Many felt nostalgic for country life as towns grew bigger and more industrial. However, although old cottages were picturesque, country people often found them dark, damp and draughty to live in. This picture is painted in a style that follows the example of Myles Birket Foster.); eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22535874
© Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums / Bridgeman Images
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This charming print captures the essence of Victorian nostalgia for rural life. Titled "Landscape with Cottage, Girl and Cow" this artwork by Myles Birket Foster depicts a bright and sunny scene that was highly sought after by collectors during that era. The idyllic image showcases a rustic cottage nestled amidst lush fields, with a young girl standing near a gate, accompanied by a gentle cow. The artist's style closely follows the example set by Foster himself, known for his ability to evoke sentimental feelings through his landscapes. As towns grew larger and more industrialized, many people longed for the simplicity and tranquility of country living. However, it is worth noting that while these old cottages may have appeared picturesque in paintings like this one, they often lacked modern comforts and were less than ideal places to live. In addition to the cottage and its inhabitants, other elements of rural life are also depicted in this artwork. A farmhouse can be seen in the distance along with sheep grazing peacefully in the fields nearby. This composition serves as a reminder of the close relationship between humans and animals within an agricultural setting. Displayed at Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK, this print continues to captivate viewers with its timeless portrayal of countryside beauty.
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