Lot Essay
Although no prototypes have been traced, both pictures appear to have been inspired by paintings and drawings of Paulus Potter.
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Three cows resting in a wooded landscape, sailing vessels in the distance; and Three bulls in a stormy landscape, a town in the distance
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Dionys van Dongen (Dordrecht 1748-1819 Rotterdam)
Three cows resting in a wooded landscape, sailing vessels in the distance; and Three bulls in a stormy landscape, a town in the distance
the first signed 'D.v Dongen . F' (lower right); the second signed 'D v Dongen' (lower left)
oil on panel
39.4 x 48.3 cm.
a pair (2)
Three cows resting in a wooded landscape, sailing vessels in the distance; and Three bulls in a stormy landscape, a town in the distance
the first signed 'D.v Dongen . F' (lower right); the second signed 'D v Dongen' (lower left)
oil on panel
39.4 x 48.3 cm.
a pair (2)
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