Muzzle raised with unexpected majesty, the cow poses as an aristocrat of the baroque age, dressed in a dark collar and bathed in a studio light that grazes her coat. Her gentle eyes and dignified bearing contrast with the solemn setting, giving a portrait where gravity and tenderness meet without ever clashing. The meadow animal slips into the role of a sitter worthy of Vermeer, and this bovine nobility, played entirely straight, saves a real smile for anyone who truly looks.

This portrait joins our gallery of animals raised to the rank of dignitaries by old-world painting, found in our Animal Portraits collection. In a characterful kitchen, a dining room or a country-chic interior, it mischievously weds farmyard gentleness with the gravity of grand ceremonial portraiture. It will win over country lovers and art fans alike, everyone who enjoys decor with a bit of wit and a knowing smile.

• Sixteen sizes to choose from, from the 13×18 cm format up to a large A0
• Supplied as a plain poster or with a black, white, light-wood or dark-wood frame
• Printed to order on quality paper with deep, rich tones
• Free delivery

A flavourful token for a country lover, or for an art fan who enjoys interiors with a bit of wit.