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Holstein cow · 2026
The Three
Three black-and-white Holstein stands quietly at the rail, rendered with a direct gaze and graphic contrast.
An original expressive realism painting — created to move beyond the photo reference and let the living presence come forward.The story behind the painting
The title is part of the work. Barbara uses narrative titles, bold color, and symbolic detail to invite a slower look — not just at the subject's likeness, but at the feeling and life held inside the painting.
- Medium
- Acrylic-water mixable oils on canvas
- Dimensions
- 41.5 × 17.75 in
- Ships from
- The studio · insured · 5 business days
- Shipping
- $85 (Large — up to 30×40 in)
$850
+ $85 shipping
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10% of profits from this painting are donated to animal welfare.
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