Twee studies van een koe 1840 - 1880

"Twee studies van een koe" (Two Studies of a Cow) is a drawing by Johannes Tavenraat, a Dutch artist known for his depictions of animals. This work, created between 1840 and 1880, showcases two studies of a cow, one in profile and the other in a three-quarter view. Tavenraat's use of ink on paper creates a sense of immediacy and captures the animal's form with fluid lines, highlighting the cow's anatomical details. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, these studies exemplify Tavenraat's talent for animal portraiture, demonstrating his keen observation and skill in rendering animal anatomy.