A Cow Standing and Another Lying Down

1650

Paulus Potter

Associated Names
Paulus Potter

Artist, Dutch, 1625 - 1654

The image shows a view from ground level of two cows in a field. One cow is standing on the left, looking at the viewer, while the other is reclining on the grass to the right. The horizon is near the top with faint indications of a distant landscape. The illustration is detailed with fine linework using hatching and cross-hatching for texture and depth. The color scheme is monochromatic, emphasizing light and dark contrasts.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1982.15.2

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 2, State ii/iii

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q74038383

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