Les Vaches old oil painting The shadows from the clouds

The shadows from the clouds skirt the edges of the city

and stylized leaves

The work has some textured areas

harmonized by the soft tones of the frame

September 16

Les Vaches old oil painting The shadows from the clouds19th century oil painting on wood panel, signed lower right (illegible). A label on the reverse identifies the work as Vache en Flandre ("Cow in Flanders"), referring to the historic region spanning northern France and Belgium. A charming small format 19th century painting depicting a cow in profile grazing peacefully in a Flemish field, with a second cow or calf visible in the distance. The artist paints with remarkable freedom, using energetic,