Cow in a Barn
The Met
Artist: Camille Corot(French, Paris 1796–1875 Paris)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on paper, laid down on canvas
Dimensions: 8 1/8 x 10 3/4 in. (20.7 x 27.3 cm)
Credit Line: The Whitney Collection, Gift of Wheelock Whitney III, and Purchase, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. McVeigh, by exchange, 2003
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A black cow in profile stands before a light-colored brick wall and a dark barrier
Detailed Description
A black cow stands centrally, facing left in profile. Its body is predominantly dark black, with a lighter, pinkish udder visible beneath its belly. A thin rope or strap is around its neck, from which a small, dark bell hangs. Its head is lowered slightly, and two small horns protrude from its head. The cow's right front leg and both hind legs are visible, with the hind legs having white markings around the hooves. Behind the cow, a light-colored brick wall with horizontal mortar lines extends across the upper half of the canvas. The bricks are rendered in shades of beige, brown, and off-white. To the right, a darker, reddish-brown section suggests a corner or doorway. The floor beneath the cow is covered in loose, textured strokes of brown and ochre, indicating hay or straw. A low, dark wooden barrier or trough runs horizontally behind the cow's legs. The artwork uses a muted palette of browns, blacks, and off-whites, with visible brushstrokes creating a textured surface.
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