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A tired-looking brown and white cow lies down on a patch of dry earth, a dark-brown bull and cow standing behind her against an overcast sky.
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Netherlands / 1647

Two Cows and a Young Bull beside a Fence in a Meadow

Two Cows and a Young Bull beside a Fence in a Meadow

Look closely at Two Cows and a Young Bull beside a Fence in a Meadow. A tired-looking brown and white cow lies down on a patch of dry earth, a dark-brown bull and cow standing behind her against an overcast sky.

What catches your eye before you read the artist and date? The Art Institute dates Two Cows and a Young Bull beside a Fence in a Meadow to 1647.

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Paulus Potter (Dutch, 1625–1654) made this painting. The museum dates it 1647.

The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.

Art Institute of ChicagoTwo Cows and a Young Bull beside a Fence in a Meadow

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