{"product_id":"the-cow-lying-down-near-a-fence-paulus-potter","title":"The Cow Lying Down Near a Fence - Paulus Potter","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed etching by Paulus Potter from 1650, capturing a cow resting by a wooden fence with precise line work and anatomical accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaulus Potter was a master of animal portraiture during the Dutch Golden Age. This etching, produced in 1650, demonstrates his precise observation of livestock. The composition focuses on a single cow resting in a field, positioned against a rustic wooden fence. Potter uses fine, controlled lines to define the texture of the animal's hide and the weathered grain of the timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist avoids unnecessary background detail, allowing the viewer to concentrate on the physical form of the creature. His approach to etching involves delicate cross-hatching to create shadow and volume, particularly around the cow's flank and the contours of its head. The horizon line is kept low, suggesting a flat, expansive Dutch pasture. A small, distant silhouette of a town is visible on the left, providing a sense of scale and location without distracting from the primary subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotter's work is notable for its lack of sentimentality. He treats the cow as a subject worthy of rigorous study, capturing its anatomy with accuracy. The inclusion of the number '3' in the lower right corner indicates this print belongs to a series of animal studies. This piece is an example of the seventeenth-century interest in the natural world and the daily life of the countryside. The print is a fine specimen of Dutch printmaking, where the economy of line conveys a sense of quiet observation. It remains a clear record of the artist's technical skill and his dedication to the realistic depiction of animals in their environment.\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=\"\/products\/dalliance-with-a-dog-thomas-rowlandson\" 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;\"\u003eDalliance With a Dog - Thomas Rowlandson — Thomas Rowlandson\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/le-point-du-jour-auguste-louis-lepere\" 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;\"\u003eLe Point-du-Jour - Auguste Louis Lepère — Auguste Louis Lepère\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Paulus Potter","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360788549967,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360861360463,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360861393231,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360861425999,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360861458767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360861491535,"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":58360861524303,"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":58360861557071,"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":58360861589839,"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":58360861622607,"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":58360861655375,"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":58360861688143,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Cow-Lying-Down-Near-a-Fence_Poster_CompositorV1_1785538840518.jpg?v=1785538994","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/the-cow-lying-down-near-a-fence-paulus-potter","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}