The artwork titled “Cow behind a Tree,” created by Pierre Bonnard circa 1912, is executed in oil on canvas and belongs to the Post-Impressionism movement. Measuring 41 by 68 centimeters, this cityscape painting is held in a private collection.
In this artwork, Bonnard employs a soft, almost ethereal palette dominated by muted yellows and greens. The composition features a cow obscured by a large tree in the foreground, hinting at pastoral tranquility meshed within a subtle urban backdrop. The scarcely defined shapes of a horse and cart in the left further contribute to the painting’s serene yet enigmatic atmosphere. The building in the background features slight indications of architectural elements and other objects, rendered with impressionistic brushstrokes that amalgamate into a dreamy tableau. The blending of colors and forms exhibits Bonnard’s mastery in conveying a fleeting moment of quiet charm.
