Staande koe c. 1774 - 1808

"Staande koe" is a detailed pen and ink drawing by Johan Antoni Kauclitz Colizzi, a Dutch artist who lived from 1742 to 1808. Created sometime between 1774 and 1808, this small-scale work (131 mm x 82 mm) depicts a standing cow in profile, rendered with great precision and anatomical accuracy. Colizzi's keen observation of animal form is evident in the detailed depiction of the cow's musculature, particularly in its hindquarters and legs. The drawing's simplicity and directness reflect the artist's interest in realistic animal studies, common in Dutch art of the period.