Vache Allongée watercolor Hemp and flax were readily

Hemp and flax were readily available in 19th-century France

The gilded frame in carved wood and its foliage moldings gives a lot of elegance to the whole

The painting has a noticeable texture

The realistic palette and the calibrated light create an authentic result with this view of the countryside

Condition: The canvas has traces and small gaps on the pictorial layer

Vache Allongée watercolor Hemp and flax were readily19th century Belgian school oil painting on wooden panel attributed on the back to Rosa Venneman (1825 1909), including the date of the work as May 26, 1920. The work has a texture to the touch. It isn't immediately evident, but this painting featuring the relaxing cow also features the sea. There are even two sailboats visible in the background. The cow seems to be resting in a soft grassy area along the shore. The panel is divided into three equal