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| Title | Cattle | |
| Collection | Atkinson Art Gallery, Southport | |
| Artist | Van Potter, J Kobilt (Dutch? artist, active first half 19th century) | |
| Date Earliest | about 1750 | |
| Date Latest | about 1850 | |
| Signed | yes | |
| Description | A group of cattle, sheep and a goat are depicted grazing beside a tree and an old fence which contains the artist's signature. In the middle distance there are more sheep and cattle and in the far distance there is a church steeple. The animals in the foreground are carefully observed and painted with intricate detail. | |
| Current Accession Number | 1946.977 | |
| Inscription | front cl 'J Kobilt Van Potter'. | |
| Subject | animal (cattle, sheep, goat) | |
| Measurements | 57 x 44 cm (estimate) | |
| Material | oil on canvas | |
| Acquisition Details | Given by Mrs Gray 1946. | |
| Notes | The inscription is painted to look as though it is carved on the old fence. | |
| Rights Owner | Atkinson Art Gallery, Southport, Sefton M.B.C. Leisure Services | |
| Author | Lisa Howard | |