Cow and Calf

c. 1932

Stefan Hirsch

Associated Names
Stefan Hirsch

Artist, American, 1889 - 1964

The image depicts a mother cow and her calf, with the calf nursing next to the cow. The composition has a high horizon showing distant hills. Detailed pencil strokes create texture on the cows and the ground, adding depth. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of gray and black. Light and shadow create contrasts, emphasizing the forms of the animals and the surroundings. Bright areas highlight the animals' shape and muscles.
This object’s media is not available for download. Contact us about image usage.

Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Matthew S. Marks. Ltd., New York, NY); Dave and Reba Williams, Greenwich, CT, November 1986; gift to NGA, December 2008

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Signed: Stefan Hirsch in pencil, lower right

Wikidata ID

Q76443139

You may be interested in

Loading Results