This charming picture of a Friesian cow seems like a two-way exchange, as viewer and cow take a closer look at each other. There is a pleasing contrast between the cow and the sky and earth behind, contributing to the sense of closeness. The cow is almost cartoon-like in the way its face is so close and fills the image, an optical effect that makes the image playful. Detail is picked out in the fur of the ears and crown of the head. This piece is deceptively simple, as it also features very skilfully contrasted colours.