1863
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
Liegende Kuh is a 1863 oil by Rudolf Koller, a Realism work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.
This painting depicts a cow lying in the grass, its head turned to the left. The cow's fur is predominantly white, with brown patches on its back and head. Its eyes are closed, and its mouth is slightly open, revealing its tongue. The cow is set against a backdrop of green grass, which fills the majority of the painting. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and tranquility, with the cow appearing relaxed and at ease. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting adds depth and dimension to the scene, with the contrast between light and dark creating a sense of volume and texture.
Rudolf Koller (21 May 1828 – 5 January 1905) was a Swiss painter. He is associated with a realist and classicist style, and also with the essentially romantic Düsseldorf school of painting. Koller's style is similar to…
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