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Cows and Pigs in a Meadow by Paulus Potter

Cows and Pigs in a Meadow

Paulus Potter·1652

Historical Context

Cows and Pigs in a Meadow is a Baroque painting by Paulus Potter, created in 1652.

Technical Analysis

This work demonstrates Paulus Potter's command of Baroque-era painting technique.

Quick Facts

Medium
oil paint
Era
Baroque
Genre
Genre

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