Koe in het duin 1907

"Koe in het duin," meaning "Cow in the Dune," is a 1907 pencil drawing by Dutch artist Willem Cornelis Rip. This small-scale artwork (114mm x 159mm) depicts a single cow grazing in a field, with a distant landscape and a fence. The artist's signature is visible in the bottom right corner. Rip was known for his naturalistic style and his focus on rural scenes, making this drawing a quintessential example of his work. The loose, gestural lines of the drawing convey the movement of the cow and the texture of the field, drawing the viewer into the peaceful setting. The drawing provides a glimpse into the artist's quick sketches and his keen observation of the natural world.