Koeien in een wei 1884 - 1886

"Koeien in een wei" (Cows in a Meadow) is a charcoal drawing by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, created between 1884 and 1886. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a quick sketch, capturing the essence of cows in a meadow with loose, expressive lines. Breitner, known for his realistic portrayal of everyday life in Amsterdam, often used sketches like this to capture fleeting moments, and this drawing likely served as a preliminary study for a larger work. The artist's mastery of light and shadow is evident, even in this small-scale piece.