Koe in een stal before 1870

"Koe in een stal" (Cow in a Stable), a lithograph by Joseph Zephyris Gengembre (1818-1870), depicts a single cow standing in a stable, likely created sometime before 1870. The work showcases Gengembre's keen observation and meticulous detail in capturing the animal's form and the rustic environment. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and realism, emphasizing the cow's musculature and the textured surfaces of the stable. The artwork, now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, provides a glimpse into rural life and animal husbandry in the 19th century, a popular subject for artists of the time.