Køerne drives ud af stalden. Morgen sent i oktober 1885 - 1906

Oscar Andersen etched "Køerne drives ud af stalden. Morgen sent i oktober," or "Cows Being Driven from the Barn. Late Morning in October" in 1885. Observe how the act of leading cattle from the barn—a motif steeped in agrarian symbolism—resonates across time. From ancient pastoral scenes to modern depictions, this act embodies the cyclical nature of life, evoking both sustenance and vulnerability. Consider the prominent horns of the cattle; throughout the ages, horns have appeared in art as symbols of power and fertility, echoing back to the Minoan bull-leaping frescoes. However, their presence here also hints at a primal tension, a reminder of nature’s untamed aspects, and a subconscious acknowledgement of our place in this system. The morning mist, too, is a recurring motif, suggestive of awakening but also uncertainty. It mirrors our evolving relationship with nature, a dance between control and surrender.