Kop van een koe 1775 - 1833

"Kop van een koe" (Head of a Cow) is a red chalk drawing by Dutch artist Jean Bernard. Created between 1775 and 1833, the artwork depicts the head of a cow in a realistic manner, emphasizing the animal's delicate features. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Bernard's talent for capturing the essence of his subjects through meticulous detail and sensitive shading. This piece is an example of the artist's focus on animal studies, a popular genre in Dutch art history.