Reproductie van een ontwerp van koeien in de wei before 1892

This is a reproduction of a design of cows in a meadow, made by E. Albert & Co. Images of rural life such as this are part of a long social history, one in which the countryside becomes a site of cultural memory and national identity. The image creates meaning through the visual codes of pastoral imagery. It was made in Germany. Here, the economic structures tied to agriculture, as well as the rise of photography, have influenced its production. This artwork reflects a conservative impulse to look back to simpler times, even as new technologies transform daily life. The institutional history of photography, in the late 19th century, makes it possible to reproduce this idealized vision of cows in the fields. Understanding this artwork requires research into the history of photography, the art market, and the cultural construction of rural life. By studying these resources, we can understand this image not just as a picture of cows, but as a reflection of Germany's changing relationship to its own past.