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Three Cows

Adriaen van de Velde

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a cow standing in the foreground, with two more cows grazing in the background. A tree with few leaves is positioned to the right. The style is a monochromatic etching with detailed textures of the fur and tree bark. The horizon is high in the composition with a faint cloud line.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1657/1659
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4263 × 3428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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