Grazende koe, rechtsboven nogmaals een koeienkop 1806 - 1875

This is a pencil drawing by Camille Corot, depicting a grazing cow, with a study of the cow's head in the upper right corner. The structure is defined by sinuous lines which give form to the animal's body. Corot has used the pencil to create a sense of depth through variations in line thickness, which enhances the three-dimensionality of the subject. The drawing's composition emphasizes the cow's form, capturing its weight and posture, as the animal bends to graze. The sketch-like quality of the drawing is also important as the immediacy and simplicity align with Corot's broader artistic interest in capturing fleeting moments and the essence of natural forms. These lines invite viewers to contemplate the relationships between observation, representation and the natural world.