Study of a cow

About this work

This sketch shows a single cow standing sideways, its head turned slightly toward us. The lines are light and loose, with shading that suggests fur and muscle without much detail. The paper has a warm, off-white tone, and the cow’s legs and tail are drawn quickly, almost like a quick note. The artist focused on the cow’s shape and movement, not perfection. The sketch looks like it was made fast, maybe to capture how the animal stood or walked. Want to see more? Check out Thomas Sidney Cooper.