Koeien bij een weg 1855

"Koeien bij een weg" (Cows by a Road) is a lithograph by Belgian artist Charles Rochussen, created in 1855. The work depicts a rural scene with a group of cows resting in the shade of a large tree, overlooking a path that leads to a line of windmills in the distance. Rochussen, known for his detailed and naturalistic style, captured the tranquility of the Dutch countryside with a focus on atmospheric light and shadow. This print, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a testament to Rochussen’s skill in depicting the natural world, making it a treasured example of 19th-century Dutch landscape art.