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A Cow, by Paulus Potter, unspecified, 1647

A Cow

Paulus Potter

1647

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Overview

A Cow is a 1647 unspecified by Paulus Potter, a dutch_golden_age work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Paulus Potter
When & what style?
1647 · dutch_golden_age
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting depicts a cow standing in a grassy field, facing right. The cow is rendered in dark brown tones, with a lighter brown patch on its side. In the background, a distant landscape is visible, featuring trees and what appears to be a building. The cow's posture suggests a sense of calmness, as if it is simply grazing in the field. The artist's use of dark and light tones creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Paulus Potter.

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