En ko i et landskab
1885
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1885
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This is a black-and-white photo of a cow standing still in an open field. The cow has a white body with dark patches on its back and legs, and it’s tethered by a rope. The background is a flat, light-colored landscape with no trees or hills. The photo looks simple but focuses on the cow’s shape and texture. The artist used light and shadow to make the cow stand out against the plain field. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark.
