Cap de bou

About this work

This painting shows just the head of a cow, painted in loose, rough brushstrokes. The fur looks shaggy and white, with some darker patches near the ears and eyes. The cow’s eye is dark and steady, and its nose is black with a few white hairs around it. The artist didn’t smooth out the paint—it’s thick in spots, giving the fur texture. The background is vague, like the cow is in a dim or shadowy space. If you like this style, look up impasto next.