Stehende Kuh nach rechts, in Verkürzung rückansichtig 

Friedrich Wilhelm Hirt made this drawing of a cow with pen and brown ink on paper. The quick, gestural lines suggest an immediacy, a sketch made from life rather than a carefully composed studio piece. It shows us the artist’s interest in the animal's form. The economy of line speaks to Hirt’s skill, capturing the essence of the cow with minimal effort, giving a sense of the weight and volume of the animal. But beyond the formal qualities, consider what the drawing represents: a farm animal, a source of food and labor. In the context of its time, this image speaks to broader social and economic structures. It prompts us to think about the labor involved in agriculture and the relationship between humans and animals, not just as aesthetic subjects but as active participants in our shared world. The focus should be on what it represents beyond the pictorial, reflecting wider society.