Cattle Watering on the River Stour 1893

William Sidney Cooper’s *Cattle Watering on the River Stour*, painted in 1893, is a picturesque portrayal of rural England. The painting depicts a peaceful scene of cattle grazing and drinking from a river in front of a quaint, rustic farmhouse. The artist's meticulous detail in capturing the textures of the animals, water, and foliage, creates a sense of tranquility and natural beauty. The painting's romanticism of the countryside is characteristic of the English landscape painting tradition, exemplified by artists like John Constable and J.M.W. Turner.