Liggend rund by David Alphonse de Sandoz-Rollin

Liggend rund 1750 - 1809

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photo of handprinted image

pale palette

natural tone

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light coloured

old engraving style

natural cool tone

plain flat background

design mock up

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"Liggend rund" (1750-1809) is a drawing by the Swiss artist David Alphonse de Sandoz-Rollin (1740-1809) and depicts a reclining cow in an understated, yet detailed style. This drawing demonstrates Sandoz-Rollin's mastery of animal anatomy and his ability to capture the essence of the creature with a few simple strokes. The drawing showcases a naturalism that was typical of 18th-century art, and its small dimensions suggest it may have been a study or a preparatory work for a larger composition.