Studie van staande en grazende koeien 1794

"Studie van staande en grazende koeien" (Study of Standing and Grazing Cows) is a 1794 pen and ink drawing by Simon Andreas Krausz, a prominent Austrian artist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The artwork features four detailed studies of cows in various postures: standing, grazing, and looking back. Krausz's meticulous attention to detail and realistic portrayal of the animals' anatomy are evident in this study, which would have likely served as a reference for his larger paintings and illustrations. This study exemplifies the artist's focus on animal anatomy, which made his works popular among fellow artists and patrons interested in accurate representations of the natural world.