Liggende koe, naar rechts 1819

"Liggende koe, naar rechts" (Lying Cow, to the Right), a pencil drawing by Jean Bernard from 1819, depicts a cow resting in a grassy field, rendered in meticulous detail. This work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Bernard's talent for capturing the subtle nuances of animal anatomy and the textures of nature. The cow's form, rendered with precise lines and delicate shading, conveys a sense of quietude and the beauty of the natural world. This piece is a fine example of Bernard's skill in animal studies, a genre popular among 19th-century Dutch artists.