Study of a Cow
1840
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1840
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This drawing shows a single cow standing on a wooden fence. The cow is brown with a white patch on its belly, eating hay from a simple wooden trough. The background is a soft, greenish field with a few trees in the distance. The artist focused on the cow’s calm, everyday moment—no drama, just quiet work. The lines are simple but careful, especially around the cow’s face and legs. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with just lines.
