A Calf Licking Itself 1888

"A Calf Licking Itself" is a bronze sculpture by Danish artist Anne Marie Carl Nielsen, created in 1888. The sculpture, currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts a calf in a dynamic pose, licking its body with a focused intensity. Nielsen's keen observation of animal anatomy is evident in the calf's detailed form and the subtle movement captured in the bronze. This small-scale work (17.5 cm x 28 cm x 15.5 cm) demonstrates Nielsen's skill in capturing the essence of animal life, and it stands as a testament to her mastery of animal sculpture.