{"product_id":"cows-after-jordaens-vincent-van-gogh","title":"Cows (after Jordaens) - Vincent van Gogh","description":"\u003cp\u003eA late-period study by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1890, featuring a group of cows rendered in his signature expressive, thick brushwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted in May 1890, this work is a direct interpretation of a drawing by Jacob Jordaens. Vincent van Gogh produced this piece while residing at the asylum in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. During his final months, he frequently turned to the works of other masters, such as Rembrandt, Delacroix, and Millet, to provide structure and inspiration for his own practice. He viewed these exercises as a way to translate the compositions of others into his own distinct visual language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting depicts a group of cows in a field, rendered with the heavy, rhythmic brushwork characteristic of his late period. The palette is dominated by earthy ochres, deep browns, and greens, applied with a thick impasto that gives the surface a tactile quality. The forms of the animals are simplified, focusing on the mass and volume of their bodies rather than anatomical precision. The background is composed of short, directional strokes that suggest a golden, sunlit atmosphere, contrasting with the darker, cooler tones of the grass below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan Gogh often sought to capture the essence of rural life, a theme that remained constant throughout his career. By reinterpreting Jordaens, he engaged with the history of art while maintaining his focus on the expressive potential of colour and line. The composition is balanced, with the animals arranged across the foreground, creating a sense of presence and weight. This work offers a view into the artist's process during a period of intense creative activity, demonstrating his ability to adapt traditional subjects through his own lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/field-with-young-trees-in-the-foreground-piet-mondrian\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eField with Young Trees in the Foreground - Piet Mondrian — Piet Mondrian\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/les-amours-de-pierre-ronsard-les-amours-de-marie-emile-bernard\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLes Amours de Pierre Ronsard: Les Amours De Marie - Émile Bernard — Émile Bernard\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vincent van Gogh","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58852798529871,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58852806525263,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58852806558031,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58852806590799,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58852806623567,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Cows-after-Jordaens-_Poster_CompositorV1_1790100721148.jpg?v=1790101582","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/cows-after-jordaens-vincent-van-gogh","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}