Italienske okser. Popeji

About this work

This painting shows two cows standing side by side. One has long, curved horns and a lighter coat, while the other is darker with shorter horns. The brushstrokes are loose and watery, giving the scene a simple, sketchy feel. The artist focused on quick, rough lines to show the animals’ shapes and movement. The colors are muted, mostly grays and browns, with just a hint of blue in the shadows. Next, check out the technique chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth.