Studier af køer 1831 - 1852

"Studier af køer" (Studies of Cows) is a series of sketches by Danish artist Dankvart Dreyer, executed between 1831 and 1852. The work, now housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a collection of five quick sketches, each capturing the artist's observations of cows in various poses. The light, fluid lines suggest a rapid process of observation and capture, typical of studies made for later works. These sketches provide a glimpse into Dreyer’s artistic process and demonstrate his skill in rendering animal forms with accuracy and dynamism. The use of pen and ink allows for a subtle yet expressive depiction of the subject matter, highlighting the cows' textures and movements in a realistic manner.