19th century German oil painting. Attributed to Edmund DITTMANN, (1856 - 1887), Berlin. Edmund Dittmann was a German painter of landscapes and still lifes. Portrait of a cow and her calf at a stream in against charming rural country backdrop with a farm or cottage in the distance. Oil on canvas. Signed lower right with initials E.D. Dated 1873. Titled Idylle. Unframed. Measures 14 1/2" x 8 1/2". In overall good antique condition, some wear and possible inpainting along the edge which will likely be hidden once framed.