1804
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
A Young Bull Grazing is a 1804 chalk by Hendrik Voogd, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a young bull bending its head to graze on short grass. The animal’s fur is textured with quick, sketchy lines, and its curved horns stand out against the light background. In the distance, a few bare trees and a small bird add detail to the scene. The artist used only black chalk on paper, building up the bull’s form with layers of shading. This technique makes the fur look thick and the muscles stand out. Next, check out Romanticism to see how artists used nature to express emotion.
Hendrik Voogd (Dutch pronunciation: ; 10 July 1768 – 4 September 1839) was a Dutch painter and printmaker, who was active in Italy.
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