Cow

German 19th Century

Associated Names
German 19th Century

Artist

The image shows a low perspective with a close view of a large cow in the center. The horizon is visible in the upper part, with a sky filled with cross-hatched patterns suggesting clouds. The grass is detailed with fine etching lines. The cow is depicted in light tones with intricate shading for volume. Other cows are scattered near a water body and bushes. The color palette is monochrome with various shades of brown and beige, highlighting the detailed line work.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 14.2 x 17.1 cm (5 9/16 x 6 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 14.5 x 17.5 cm (5 11/16 x 6 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1996.113.10

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Sale, London, Christie's, 27 June 1996, lot 55); purchased (via Artemis) by NGA, 1996.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: M[V?]D

Wikidata ID

Q75399009

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