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Studies of Cattle

Robert Hills

Associated Names

Robert Hills

Artist, British, 1769 - 1844

This is a drawing of multiple cows in various poses. There are sketches of cows shown standing, lying down, and in different positions, each captured with detail in musculature and facial features. The use of fine pencil lines and shading creates a realistic appearance of the cows' fur and body forms. The arrangement suggests a study of the animals in nature, focusing on capturing their poses and shapes.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on laid paper
Credit Line

Gift of John Nichols Estabrook and Dorothy Coogan Estabrook
Dimensions

overall: 28.6 x 23.2 cm (11 1/4 x 9 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

1988.20.18

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Estate of John Nichols Estabrook; gift 1988 to the NGA.

Associated Names

Estate of John Nichols Estabrook

Inscriptions

upper right in graphite: Rv 2w / 13 - 10 / 34 - 44; undeciphered graphite inscription, cL

Wikidata ID

Q64628924

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