Painting of a black cow with a white face lying on green grass, head raised toward the viewer, rendered in loose thick brushstrokes.

Lying Cow

A black cow with a pale, white-blazed face lies on a green ground, head raised and facing the viewer. Loose, thick brushstrokes model the animal's dark body and pale legs, and the muted greens and browns of the surrounding grass blend into the background.

Artist: Vincent van Gogh
Date: 1883
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Size: 1600 × 941 px

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Public domain · Vincent van Gogh died 1890 and the work dates by 1883; public domain in the US and life+70 countries.
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier B · as stated by the source: Public domain

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Vincent van Gogh, via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

19th century 1880s 1883 animal painting oil on canvas van gogh dutch painting rural life loose brushwork livestock