Jerseykøer

About this work

This black-and-white image shows a group of cows grazing in an open field. The animals are scattered loosely, some standing, some lying down, with a distant line of trees and hills in the background. The sky is filled with thick, swirling clouds, giving the scene a moody, overcast feel. The photo’s grainy texture makes the cows look rough and real, almost like sketches. The artist used strong contrasts between light and dark to shape the animals and land. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting trick works.