Schapen in een stal 1867 - 1911

"Schapen in een stal" (Sheep in a Stable) is an etching by Dutch artist Jacoba de Graaff, dating from 1867-1911. This artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a group of sheep in a rustic setting, highlighting de Graaff's keen observation of animal forms and their natural behaviors. The composition showcases the artist's mastery of light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and realism. Her detailed rendering of the sheep's wool and the textured wooden walls of the stable exemplifies her expertise in etching techniques.