{"product_id":"staande-koe-naar-links-wouter-johannes-van-troostwijk","title":"Staande koe, naar links - Wouter Johannes van Troostwijk","description":"\u003cp\u003eA precise etching of a cow in profile by Dutch artist Wouter Johannes van Troostwijk, showcasing his technical skill in line work and anatomical observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWouter Johannes van Troostwijk was a Dutch painter and etcher whose career was cut short by his early death at the age of twenty-eight. Despite his brief life, he produced a body of work that demonstrates a keen observation of the natural world, particularly the rural life of the Netherlands. This etching, titled 'Staande koe, naar links', captures a cow in profile, rendered with a focus on anatomical accuracy and the texture of the animal's hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs a series of fine, controlled lines to define the form of the cow. The shading is achieved through cross-hatching and varying densities of line, which suggest the musculature and the bony structure beneath the skin. The composition is straightforward, placing the animal against a minimal background, which directs the viewer's attention to the subject itself. The ground line is suggested by a few simple strokes, providing a sense of placement without distracting from the primary figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan Troostwijk's approach to etching reflects the traditions of Dutch art, where the study of livestock was a common pursuit for artists interested in the pastoral environment. The work is characterised by a sense of quiet observation. The lines are precise, showing the artist's technical proficiency with the etching needle. The plate mark is visible, framing the image and providing a sense of the physical process involved in creating the print. This piece offers a glimpse into the artist's practice of sketching from life, a method that informed his larger paintings. It remains a clear example of the technical skill and observational rigour that defined his brief but productive career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/the-cow-lying-down-near-a-fence-paulus-potter\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Cow Lying Down Near a Fence by Paulus Potter\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/kop-van-koe-met-grasspriet-in-bek-frederik-christiaan-bierweiler\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eKop van koe met grasspriet in bek by Frederik Christiaan Bierweiler\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/wouter-johannes-van-troostwijk\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWouter Johannes van Troostwijk prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wouter Johannes van Troostwijk","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512953540943,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512963207503,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58512963240271,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512963273039,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512963305807,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512963338575,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512963371343,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512963404111,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512963436879,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58512963469647,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58512963502415,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58512963535183,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Staande-koe-naar-links_Poster_CompositorV1_1786451804603.jpg?v=1787116215","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/products\/staande-koe-naar-links-wouter-johannes-van-troostwijk","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}