Cow – Reduction Linocut Print – Limited Edition of 24

This original reduction linocut of a cow was printed entirely by hand with care and attention. The 30 × 30 cm image is printed on paper measuring approximately 35 × 35 cm.

This particular impression is numbered 2/24 and is printed on Japanese rice paper. Its layered colours and subtle printing variations give the artwork a distinctive character and a peaceful sense of countryside charm.

The Story Behind the Artwork

The inspiration for this print came from a six-year-old boy who visited one of my exhibitions. As he looked around, he wondered why there were no paintings of cows—especially because his father is a farmer.

His question stayed with me. My studio is situated in the countryside, where I hear sheep, horses and goats as I work. Animals bring me joy and are an important recurring subject throughout my art.

Creating a cow therefore felt like a natural and wonderful idea. The boy who inspired the artwork will, of course, receive one of the prints as a gift.

A Limited Hand-Printed Edition

The artwork was created in a limited edition of 24 impressions. Each print was made individually by hand using 10 layers of Caligo Safe Wash oil-based relief ink.

Subtle differences in the distribution and colour of the ink give every impression its own character while remaining part of the same cohesive edition.

An Irreversible Printing Process

The reduction technique involves carving more material away from the same linoleum block before each new colour is printed.

Once a layer has been completed and the block has been carved again, there is no possibility of returning to an earlier stage. Every decision is permanent, making careful planning, patience and precision essential throughout all 10 layers.

A process video on my YouTube channel shows how the paper is carefully lifted from the linoleum block after each printed layer.

Paper Variations Within the Edition

Different papers were used within this edition as part of my exploration of their individual printing qualities:

• Numbers 1–7: Japanese rice paper

• Numbers 8–11: 180 gsm Fabriano HP paper

• Numbers 12–24: 300 gsm Fabriano HP paper

The selected impression shown here is number 2/24, printed on Japanese rice paper.

Artwork Details

• Image size: 30 × 30 cm

• Paper size: Approximately 35 × 35 cm

• Paper for 2/24: Japanese rice paper

• Technique: Reduction linocut

• Printing: 10 individually printed colour layers

• Ink: Caligo Safe Wash oil-based relief ink

• Edition: Limited edition of 24

• Edition number: 2/24

• Finish: Signed and numbered by the artist

• Available: Mounted and unframed, or framed with a white mount

• Frame: 40 × 40 cm beechwood frame

A Distinctive Gift or Statement Piece

This original cow linocut makes a thoughtful gift for art lovers, farmers, animal enthusiasts and anyone with a connection to rural life.

Whether displayed on its own or alongside other animal linocuts, it brings warmth, character and countryside charm to an interior.

Free Worldwide Shipping

Free worldwide shipping is included. The artwork will be carefully packaged flat between two sturdy MDF boards to protect it during transit.

Orders are shipped with PostNL and include tracking.

• Mounted and unframed: Dispatched within 1–3 working days

• Framed: Dispatched within 5–7 working days

Estimated delivery times are:

• The Netherlands and Europe: 5–10 days

• USA and Australia: 3–4 weeks

• Rest of the world: 3–6 weeks

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