Koe in een weiland c. 1876 - 1888

"Koe in een weiland" (Cow in a Meadow) is a charcoal drawing by Anton Mauve, dating back to between 1876 and 1888. Now housed at the Rijksmuseum, the drawing captures the essence of a cow in a meadow, its form sketched in loose, expressive lines. Mauve, known for his sensitive depictions of rural life, utilizes the texture of charcoal to convey the softness of the animal's fur and the subtle light filtering through the meadow's foliage. This drawing exemplifies Mauve's distinct style, capturing the fleeting moments of daily life in the Dutch countryside.