Twee koeien in een weiland before 1898

This photogravure called 'Twee koeien in een weiland' or 'Two Cows in a Meadow' by Carl Winkel, presents a pastoral scene rendered with a keen sense of tonal contrast and compositional balance. The use of light and shadow delineates the forms of the cows and the surrounding landscape, creating a sense of depth within the two-dimensional plane. Winkel employs a delicate balance between the detailed rendering of the foreground elements and a softer focus on the background, drawing the viewer's eye towards the subjects of the image. The composition is structured around the interplay between the organic shapes of the trees and foliage and the more geometric forms of the cows, creating a visual harmony. The texture of the photogravure adds a tactile quality to the image, enhancing its sense of realism and imbuing it with a timeless quality. Through his formal choices, Winkel invites the viewer to contemplate the beauty and tranquility of the natural world.