“Big Landscape with Cow” is a work by the artist Balthus, created around 1958. This artwork was painted using oil on canvas and is considered part of the Expressionism movement. It falls under the landscape genre as it depicts an expansive rural setting.
The painting showcases a serene landscape with a house situated in the background, surrounded by trees that appear to be affected by the wind or perhaps just rendered in a stylized, expressive manner. The sky is rendered in a light, pastel hue, adding to the tranquil atmosphere. Dominating the foreground is what appears to be a field, with a cow that is relatively small in scale, indicating a vast open space. The trees are slightly distorted, their lines and shapes providing a dreamlike quality to the scene. The colors used are muted, with earthy tones that evoke a feeling of the natural, untamed countryside. The painting’s brushwork and texture contribute to its overall impressionistic effect, suggesting a sense of movement and life within the stillness of the landscape.
