Magere stehende Kuh nach rechts, sich an einem Baumstamm schubbernd 

Friedrich Wilhelm Hirt sketched "Meagre Standing Cow, Facing Right, Scrubbing Against a Tree Trunk" using an unknown medium on an unknown date. Consider for a moment the position of farm animals in society - overworked, exploited for their milk, meat, and labor. Hirt's sketch, though simple, invites reflection on this dynamic. The cow's gaunt frame and the act of "scrubbing" suggests a life of labor, and perhaps, a longing for relief. The sketch, however, does not portray an overtly emotional scene. It's a quiet observation, a snapshot of rural life that subtly underscores the social and economic realities of labor. The cow, in this context, becomes a symbol of a life lived in service, with moments of respite found in simple pleasures, like a good scratch against a tree. This piece serves as a reminder of the often-unseen labor that sustains us, inviting us to consider the lives and experiences of those, human or animal, who contribute to our well-being.