Staande stier, naar links by Pieter Gerardus van Os

Staande stier, naar links 1786 - 1839

amateur sketch

light pencil work

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

initial sketch

"Staande stier, naar links" is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Pieter Gerardus van Os, dating back to 1786-1839. The artwork depicts a standing bull in profile, facing left, with a detail of its head. The artist captures the muscular form and the texture of the animal's hide with impressive detail. The drawing's simplicity and realism are characteristic of van Os's style and showcases his expertise in animal studies. The work currently resides in the Rijksmuseum.