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Cows in a field under a stormy sky, 1877: PD.57-1996

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Cows in a field under a stormy sky, 1877

Maker(s)

Painter: Boudin, Eugène Louis

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Notes

History note: Léon Morot sold to Durand-Ruel, 10.xii.1925; with Durand-Ruel (Paris); Gallerie Lorenceau, Paris, 4.v.1936; Lord Blanesburgh, his sale Christie's, 4.vii.1969, lot 170; Philip McClean

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1996) by McClean, Philip

Dating

1870s
Production date: AD 1877

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of canvas
Frame Depth 10 cm Height 60 cm Width 75 cm
Canvas Height 41 cm Width 55 cm

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on canvas

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Eugène Boudin
  • Location: Lower left
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 77
  • Location: Lower left
  • Type: Date

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.57-1996
Primary reference Number: 2366

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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