Cow
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a cow in a simple setting. The artist used etching to create this work. Etching is a technique where an artist scratches a design onto a metal plate, then uses the plate to print the image. This technique allows for detailed lines and textures, which adds to the overall feel of the piece. You can learn more about this technique by looking into etching.