Studieblad met dierenkoppen c. 1850 - 1855

"Studie blad met dierenkoppen" (c. 1850-1855) is a study sheet by Dutch artist Jacobus Cornelis Gaal (1796-1866). The drawing is a collection of animal heads, including a goat, a donkey, and three sheep, all rendered in a realistic style. This study sheet, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Gaal's meticulous attention to detail and keen observation of animal anatomy. The work, executed with delicate lines and shading, demonstrates Gaal's mastery of animal portraiture and his keen understanding of light and shadow.