Artwork
A cow seen from behind
A cow seen from behind is a drawing by the Romanticist artist George Chinnery. It dates from 11 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This drawing depicts a cow from a rear perspective, slightly turned to the left.
About this work
Overview
This drawing depicts a cow from a rear perspective, slightly turned to the left.
Subject & Meaning
The simple composition focuses attention on the animal's form and anatomy, inviting the viewer to contemplate its shape and structure.
Artist & collection
Artist
George Chinnery (Chinese: 錢納利; 5 January 1774 – 30 May 1852) was an English painter who spent most of his life in Asia, especially India and southern China.
