Twee paarden voor een schuur 1838 - 1887

"Twee paarden voor een schuur" (Two Horses in Front of a Barn) is a pencil drawing by Frederik Hendrik Weissenbruch, a Dutch painter and draftsman known for his realistic depictions of landscapes and rural life. This artwork, created between 1838 and 1887, features two horses standing against a barn wall, rendered in meticulous detail. The artist's deft use of lines captures the animals' musculature and the texture of the barn's wooden walls, offering a glimpse into the artist's keen observation of the natural world. The drawing is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, showcasing Weissenbruch's significant contribution to Dutch Realism.