Twee koeien en op de achtergrond een dorp 1792 - 1810

"Twee koeien en op de achtergrond een dorp" (Two cows and a village in the background) is a detailed etching by Dutch artist Wouter Johannes van Troostwijk, created between 1792 and 1810. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts two cows in a rural landscape. One cow stands, its back to the viewer, while the other lies down, its head turned to the viewer. In the background, a village nestled amongst rolling hills adds a sense of context to the scene. The print's realism and detailed rendering of the cows and the surrounding landscape showcase van Troostwijk's mastery of etching. The small scale of the artwork, measuring just 175 mm in height and 194 mm in width, adds to its intimacy and allows for a close examination of its intricate details.