Twee hoofden van koeien 1848 - 1865

"Twee hoofden van koeien" (Two Heads of Cows), a drawing by Gerard Bilders from 1848-1865, showcases the artist's meticulous attention to detail and skill in rendering animal anatomy. The drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, portrays the heads of two cows, one facing the viewer and the other looking to the right. Both heads are depicted with a lifelike quality, highlighting the intricate details of the fur, horns, and facial features. Bilders, a Dutch artist known for his realism and animal studies, created this drawing during his short but impactful career, which tragically ended with his early death at the age of 26.