Second Book: Three Goats Resting, Fourth Plate (Trois chevreaux couches, quatrieme planche) Possibly 1937

"Second Book: Three Goats Resting, Fourth Plate" is a line drawing by French sculptor and printmaker Aristide Maillol, possibly created in 1937. The simple composition, featuring three goats in a resting position, is rendered in a single, continuous line, a technique Maillol employed frequently. The drawing's minimalist style and the inherent peacefulness of the subject matter evokes the artist's fascination with the natural world. While the drawing is a part of a larger series, it stands as a powerful example of Maillol's mature style and his keen observation of animal forms.