Twee koeien aan de oever van een rivier c. 1788 - 1814

This detailed drawing by Jan (II) Kobell, titled "Twee koeien aan de oever van een rivier," showcases the artist's mastery of depicting everyday scenes with a focus on realism. Completed between 1788 and 1814, the work portrays two cows standing by a riverbank, their forms rendered with meticulous attention to detail. The serene landscape adds to the idyllic scene, with a lone tree providing shade and a distant sailboat adding a sense of tranquility. This work reflects Kobell's keen observation of the natural world, characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age tradition of animal and landscape painting.