Cow Drinking, from Die Zweite Thierfolge 1800

"Cow Drinking" is an etching by Johann Christian Reinhart, dating from 1800, part of his larger work "Die Zweite Thierfolge". The print depicts a cow, rendered with striking detail, drinking from a small pool of water. The animal's muscular form and the artist's use of light and shadow create a sense of realism, emphasizing the cow's natural beauty. Reinhart's mastery of etching is evident in the delicate lines and subtle shading that capture the cow's texture and form. This print is a fine example of animal studies popular in the 19th century.