Stehende Kuh mit liegendem Kalb 

Friedrich Wilhelm Hirt's "Stehende Kuh mit liegendem Kalb" is a study in line and form. The drawing presents a standing cow and a reclining calf, delineated with sparse yet evocative strokes that capture their mass and posture. Hirt’s lines are not just outlines; they define volume, texture and the play of light. Notice how the standing cow's robust form contrasts with the calf's curled, almost amorphous shape. Hirt’s artistic skill lies in his ability to convey a sense of presence and weight with such economy of means. The composition is simple, yet it invites contemplation on the relationship between the two animals. By challenging traditional depictions of pastoral scenes, Hirt seems to engage with questions about the natural world, presenting it not as an idealized tableau, but as a study in form and being. The lines suggest a world of becoming, where forms emerge and dissolve, capturing the fluid nature of existence itself.