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Cuno Amiet (1861-1924) was a Swiss painter & pioneer of modern art, known for his vibrant color palettes and expressive landscapes. Influenced by Pont-Aven School & Expressionism, he created over 4,000 works including striking self-portraits and inno

Musée de Pont-Aven (Hastenparck, France)

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Amiet trained in his native Switzerland before studying in Munich and then at Academie Julian in Paris, where he met the Nabi artists. He befriended O’Conor and Seguin while staying at Pension Gloanec in Pont-Aven from May 1892 to June 1893. This etching, with its strong lines, can be compared with the style of Seguin and O’Conor, though it is closer still to that of Bernard. His painter friends from Pont-Aven encouraged him to try his hand at etching. As Amiet had not yet mastered the etching technique, he had to make several attempts to obtain this result. The truncated framing of the cows also show the influence of Japanese art.

About this artwork

Title: Cows
Artist: Cuno Amiet
Year: 1893
Original dimensions: 17.0 x 7.0 cm
Format: Tall
Copyright status: Public domain
Where to see it: Musée de Pont-Aven
Color hue: Blue-Violet to Rose
Color intensity: Balanced

Cows

Cuno Amiet (1861 – 1924)

Musée de Pont-Aven (Hastenparck, France)

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Cows

Cuno Amiet (1861 – 1924)

Musée de Pont-Aven (Hastenparck, France)

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