The Meersstraat in Ghent by Xavier de Cock. A large herd of multi-colored cows is driven toward the viewer along a tree-lined dirt path, accompanied by children and adult figures.

The Meersstraat in Ghent

Xavier de Cock

1862 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An evocative mid-19th-century pastoral scene depicting a herd of cattle moving through a shaded rural lane.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece with softened warm notes — holds a wall without competing for attention.

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Living Room · Dining Room · Study
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Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1862 by Belgian artist Xavier de Cock, this atmospheric work showcases a cattle drive along the Meersstraat in Ghent. The composition is grounded by the heavy, realistic presence of the livestock in the foreground, contrasted with the delicate, leafy trees that frame the receding perspective of the country road.

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