Paard achter een houten schot 1788

"Paard achter een houten schot" is an etching created in 1788 by Dutch artist Hendrik Willem Schweickhardt (1746-1797), currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts a horse peering over a wooden fence, with a dedication to "Very. West. Esqr. Historical Painter to his Majesty" inscribed on the fence. This etching highlights Schweickhardt's skill in capturing animal anatomy and the subtle details of the natural world. The image's composition, with the horse's head dominating the foreground, creates a sense of intimacy and draws the viewer's attention to the animal's expressive gaze.