The Milking Place at Meilgård 1884

Theodor Philipsen's "The Milking Place at Meilgård" (1884) depicts a scene of rural life in Denmark. The painting features a group of cows in a fenced-in field, with a farmer milking one of the cows. The use of loose brushstrokes and muted tones creates a sense of realism and atmosphere, capturing the tranquility of the countryside. The painting showcases Philipsen's skill in capturing the essence of everyday life, a hallmark of his Naturalist style. This work is now part of the collection at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen.