Two Cows and a Woman Lying Down

Two Cows and a Woman Lying Down

Jean-Louis Demarne

1786

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This black-and-white print shows two large cows with curved horns resting under a tree. A woman lies nearby, leaning on her side with one hand near her face. The background has a fence, sheep grazing, and a simple rural scene. The artist used lines to create texture, like the cows’ fur and the rough bark of the tree. The whole image feels busy but balanced, with the cows taking up most of the space. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made prints.

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