Kop van een koe met witte kol 1852

Jacobus Cornelis Gaal's 1852 etching "Kop van een koe met witte kol" ("Head of a cow with white patch") shows a close-up portrait of a cow's head, rendered in delicate lines and shading. The cow's white patch is highlighted against its dark fur, while the background suggests a landscape setting. This piece is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection and embodies Gaal's talent for capturing the essence of animal subjects with precision and sensitivity. The work exemplifies the artist's focus on the beauty of natural forms, typical of the Realist movement in art.