Romersk tyr med klokke om halsen, set skråt bagfra 1845

"Romersk tyr med klokke om halsen, set skråt bagfra" (Roman Bull with a Bell Around its Neck, Seen from Behind) is a detailed pen-and-ink drawing by Danish artist Johan Thomas Lundbye, created in 1845. This study, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases Lundbye's meticulous attention to detail as he captures the powerful form of a bull with a striking realism. The bull's anatomy is meticulously rendered, with the artist focusing on its muscular build and textured hide. The simple composition and focused subject matter are characteristic of Lundbye's animal studies, emphasizing the natural world and its beauty.