Ko ved et vandhul 1894

Søren Lund etched "Cow by a Watering Hole," capturing a pastoral scene laden with primal symbolism. The watering hole, a place of life and congregation, contrasts with the stark vulnerability of the solitary cow. The cow, a figure seen in art across millennia from the caves of Lascaux to ancient Egyptian depictions of Hathor, goddess of motherhood, has always represented nourishment and abundance. In "Cow by a Watering Hole," however, the cow seems hesitant. This isolation evokes a sense of vulnerability. The image calls to mind the psychological weight of the untamed. Lund connects us to the raw, unyielding power of the natural world. The scene acts as a mirror, reflecting our subconscious desires and fears related to nature. This composition isn’t just a pastoral scene; it’s a potent reminder of the enduring, cyclical dance between humanity and the natural world, echoing through our collective memory and re-emerging in new forms across art history.