Belgian School, A Cow Near The Willow

Belgian School, A Cow Near The WillowThis charming early 20th century rural scene depicts a cow resting by an old gnarled tree. Its 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

Edgar Boutry (1857-1938)

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 29½” x 34” / 75cm x 87cmYear of creation: c

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A twisting cart track passes under two rugged oaks - each leaning with nature’s toil

He returned to Venice in 1821 where he became a Professor at the Academy of Fine Arts and lived at the illustrious Palazzo Giustinian on the canal

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Jules Rullens (1850-1936)

“May it be to me as you have said

Frame with some wear

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Note the strong emphasis on order in this composition with every element carefully positioned along horizontal and vertical lines