A cow, seen from the front — Johann Melchior Roos|Adam von Bartsch | DiscoverArt

Johann Melchior Roos|Adam von Bartsch

A cow, seen from the front

1805

Etching; third state of three (Rieger)

18.5 × 15.5 cm (7.3 × 6.1 in)

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