The Patient Cow

About this work

This painting shows a resting cow lying on rocky ground. The cow has a light brown coat and curved horns. Behind it, a twisted tree and a cave opening appear on a hillside. The sky is pale blue with soft clouds. The cow looks calm, almost like it’s napping. The artist used gentle watercolor strokes to show light and shadow. Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more works like this.

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