Staande en liggende koeien in een weide c. 1881 - 1888

"Staande en liggende koeien in een weide" (Standing and Lying Cows in a Meadow) is a charcoal drawing by Anton Mauve, a Dutch artist known for his pastoral landscapes. The drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the essence of a peaceful rural scene. The artist's use of charcoal creates a soft, atmospheric rendering of the cows, their forms blending with the surrounding trees and foliage. The image depicts the serene beauty of the Dutch countryside, a theme often explored by Mauve during his career. The drawing likely dates back to the last years of his life between 1881 and 1888.