The artwork titled “Cattle in the Spring” was created by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in the year 1933. This piece belongs to the Expressionism art movement and falls within the genre of animal painting. It is presently housed in the Kunstmuseum Basel, located in Basel, Switzerland.
The artwork depicts a vivid and dynamic scene of cattle, animated by bold and expressive brushstrokes characteristic of the Expressionist style. Two cattle are prominently featured in the foreground, appearing to graze or possibly engage in vigorous activity, their forms rendered in vibrant hues of brown, white, and pink against a lush, green landscape. In the background, two human figures, also painted with expressive and elongated forms, observe the scene, adding a layer of human interaction with nature. The background comprises rolling hills and a wooden fence, further anchoring the rural setting. The overall composition exudes a sense of movement and vitality, capturing the essence of spring and the energetic nature of the cattle.