Koeiensnuit Possibly 1858 - 1859

"Koeiensnuit" (Cow's Nose) is a sketch by Johannes Tavenraat, a Dutch artist known for his landscapes and animal studies. This piece, created sometime between 1858 and 1859, is now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The sketch appears to be a quick study of a cow's head, rendered in simple lines, perhaps as an anatomical study or a preliminary drawing for a larger work. This type of sketch is common in the artistic process, and provides insight into the artist's thinking and technique.