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Paulus Potter (1625-1654) - Etching - Pissing Cow - Edition Avant-la-lettre - 1650 - Pissing Cow etching by Paulus Potter, printed in Amsterdam, 1650. Edition avant-la-lettre before of its numbers.Paulus Potter (1625-1654) was a Dutch painter renowned for his realistic depictions of animals and rural landscapes. Despite his short life, he became one of the most celebrated artists of the Dutch Golden Age, creating works that often portrayed livestock with remarkable detail and character. His most famous painting, The Young Bull (1647), remains an iconic piece in art history. Potter's ability to merge the pastoral charm of rural life with dramatic compositions earned him lasting recognition.Artist or MakerPaulus PotterMediumEtchingDate1650