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לא מזוהה - Cows in the Pasture. Oil on wood, 38 × 25 cm  Hungarian artist, signed (The signature is clear but has not yet been formally researched.) Provenance: From the collection of Yehudit Melamed, Tel Aviv Framing: Presented in its original period frame This charming pastoral landscape captures a timeless moment of rural life. Along a country path, a shepherd pauses beside his herd of cattle, immersed in the quiet rhythms of the countryside. Far removed from the noise and haste of the modern world, the scene offers a vision of simplicity, patience, and harmony between humanity and nature. Executed in oil on wood, the painting is distinguished by its sensitive handling of atmosphere and light. Soft shades of green, brown, and blue create a natural palette that conveys both depth and serenity. The dramatic sky overhead, painted with subtle tonal variations, introduces movement and emotion into the composition, balancing the stillness of the figures below. The artist succeeds in capturing not merely a landscape, but a way of life. The resting cattle and solitary shepherd evoke themes of continuity, labor, and the enduring relationship between people and the land they inhabit. The composition possesses the quiet dignity often found in the pastoral traditions of Central European painting, where scenes of everyday rural existence were elevated through careful observation and poetic sensitivity. The work recalls the landscape and shepherd paintings that were particularly admired in Central Europe during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Rather than seeking grandeur or spectacle, it celebrates the beauty of ordinary moments—the gentle pause at the edge of a road, the shifting light across an open field, and the unhurried passage of time. The painting was received at the last moment and, despite the clarity of the signature, further research has not yet been undertaken. Its inclusion in the sale has been approved at an especially attractive estimate, presenting collectors with an exciting opportunity. The original period frame enhances the authenticity and historical character of the piece, making it all the more worthy of closer examination. Title: Cows in the Pasture Alternative Title: Shepherd and Herd by the Roadside Technique: Oil on wood Dimensions: 38 × 25 cm Signature: Signed; signature clear but not yet researched Provenance: Collection of Yehudit Melamed, Tel Aviv Framing: Original period frame included Condition: Very good A beautifully observed pastoral painting that embodies the warmth and refinement of the Central European tradition. With its strong decorative appeal, appealing provenance, and the intriguing possibility of further attribution research, this work offers collectors both aesthetic pleasure and the excitement of discovery.