Original Portrait of a Brown and White Cow

This is an original hand-painted oil or acrylic painting on panel or canvas, featuring a detailed close-up portrait of a brown and white cow (likely a Hereford or Ayrshire cross). The composition is tight and modern, focusing on the cow's head and neck against a soft, muted blue-grey background. The color palette includes rich browns, creamy whites, and soft pinks in the snout area. The brushwork appears deliberate and realistic, particularly in the rendering of the fur texture and the moist appearance of the nose. There appears to be a small artist monogram or signature in the lower-left corner, though it is not fully legible from this distance. The artwork is housed in a contemporary, wide-profile matte black wooden frame with mitered corners. The overall condition of the painting seems excellent with no visible surface cracking (craquelure) or paint loss. The frame shows minor dust and very slight surface wear consistent with modern household display. The style is contemporary realism, likely produced within the early 21st century by a skilled animal artist. The lighting on the subject is directional, creating subtle shadowing that gives the animal's face great dimension and character.