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behave this way, is nearly for the same reason

as when one hangs cowbells on

cows; – I have often seen this and took special

notice of it at Bakkestöilen this summer.

When one does not experience it more often, it is perhaps

because the cows do not always have such an easily

available elevation or ridge, that can

be seen from all directions in a valley, – but then

the cowbell, – as mentioned, – serves the same pur-

pose, (– of fetching the animals home in

the evening). – The reason I mention this, is

to explain, that it was not a “contrived”

invention on my part – this group of cows, – I

actually saw it, when I painted it.

You can send me the picture to be corrected straightaway,

if You wish, – but I would prefer, that it

were a little later, – since I am as mentioned

severely ill at present.

––– Best wishes!

P.S. Most respectfully,

Package the picture between Nikolai Astrùp

stiff cardboard, if

it is mounted on a stretcher.

D.S.

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