Joseph Rolph Canadian, 1831-1916
Cattle Watering on River Bed, 1914
watercolour on paper
9.5 x 13.5 in
signed and dated bottom right
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Cattle Watering on River Bed by Joseph Rolph is a 9.5 x 13.5 inch watercolour on paper that is protected by museum glass. The piece was produced in 1914 and...
Cattle Watering on River Bed by Joseph Rolph is a 9.5 x 13.5 inch watercolour on paper that is protected by museum glass. The piece was produced in 1914 and is signed and dated in the bottom right corner. It depicts a quaint country landscape. A herd of cattle sip from a small river in the sun off in the distance. A large tree dominates the composition, casting its shade on the surrounding grasslands. A brilliant blue sky hangs overhead, the sun radiating down on the thirsty farm animals. The open air contrasts with the gritty texture of the riverbed below. A shadow in the foreground frames the composition, drawing the viewer into the scene.