{"product_id":"standing-steer-facing-right-paulus-potter","title":"Standing Steer, Facing Right - Paulus Potter","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed etching of a steer in profile by Dutch Golden Age master Paulus Potter, showcasing his precise observation of animal anatomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Paulus Potter captures a single steer in profile, a subject that occupied much of the artist's short career. Potter focused his attention on the anatomy and texture of livestock, moving away from the idealised pastoral scenes common in the seventeenth century. The animal is rendered with precise lines, showing the musculature and the coarse texture of its hide. The background remains minimal, consisting of a low horizon line and sparse vegetation, which ensures the viewer's attention stays on the animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotter used varied hatching techniques to create volume and shadow. The light source appears to come from the upper left, casting subtle shade across the steer's flank and legs. The inclusion of the number four in the upper right corner suggests this print was part of a larger series of animal studies, a common practice for Dutch printmakers of the period who sought to document the rural life of the Netherlands. The composition is balanced, with the steer positioned firmly on the ground, grounding the image in a sense of quiet observation. This work reflects the Dutch Golden Age interest in naturalism and the detailed study of the physical world. It avoids unnecessary embellishment, preferring a direct and honest depiction of the subject. The print demonstrates Potter's technical skill in etching, where he managed to convey the weight and presence of the animal through controlled line work and careful shading. It is a fine example of the period's fascination with the mundane aspects of agricultural life, elevated through technical mastery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mannen-maken-rekensommen-jan-luyken\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMannen maken rekensommen - Jan Luyken — Jan Luyken\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-ancients-and-the-animals-accept-the-offering-of-the-poet-claude-gillot\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Ancients and the Animals Accept the Offering of the Poet - Claude Gillot — Claude Gillot\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Paulus Potter","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360896586063,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360898683215,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360898715983,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360898748751,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360898781519,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360898814287,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360898847055,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360898879823,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360898912591,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360898945359,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360898978127,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360899010895,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Standing-Steer-Facing-Right_Poster_CompositorV1_1785539778531.jpg?v=1785540050","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/standing-steer-facing-right-paulus-potter","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}