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Two Cows Seen from Behind

Paulus Potter

National Gallery of Art

Two large cows, one standing and the other lying down next to a wooden fence. The image is rendered in black ink with detailed linework. The standing cow is on the left facing away, while the lying cow is on the right facing right. In the background, some small human figures are walking towards the horizon.

Artwork Details

Date
1650
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4459 × 3294 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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