Koe 1880 - 1882

This is a quick sketch of a cow by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner. It was likely made between 1880 and 1882. The drawing is executed in pencil on paper and is characterized by the artist's loose and gestural style. This artwork is held in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. This sketch was likely a study for a larger work, or possibly a personal observation of the artist. Breitner's preference for portraying the ordinary and the everyday is evident in this simple yet powerful sketch.