Maraboe 1864 - 1936

"Maraboe" is a graphite drawing on paper by Dutch artist Jan van Essen, created between 1864 and 1936, and currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The drawing depicts a Marabou Stork in a realistic style, highlighting the bird's long legs and distinctive beak. The detailed rendering of the bird's feathers and anatomy showcase van Essen's meticulous observational skills, characteristic of his animal studies.