Twee drinkende koeien 1837

"Twee Drinkende Koeien" (Two Drinking Cows), a lithograph created in 1837 by Dutch artist Frédéric Théodore Faber, captures a serene pastoral scene. Two cows, rendered in delicate detail, stand in a shallow stream, one bending down to drink. The composition is balanced, with the cows occupying the foreground and the background showing a bridge and a distant landscape. The image exemplifies Faber's keen observation of nature and his ability to create a sense of tranquility in his work. This artwork is a fine example of animal studies, a popular genre in 19th century art, and resides in the Rijksmuseum collection.