Koe bij een lariks 1930

"Koe bij een lariks" (Cow by a Larch), a 1930 woodcut by Belgian artist Bernard Essers, showcases a stark landscape with a single cow in the foreground. The dramatic composition utilizes stark black and white lines to create a sense of depth, emphasizing the towering larch tree. The simplified forms and dramatic light and shadow play characteristic of Essers' style create a striking and memorable image. The artist’s use of woodcut further enhances the graphic nature of the work.