Kippen 1834 - 1906

Maria Vos, a Dutch artist known for her detailed drawings, created this sketch titled "Kippen" sometime between 1834 and 1906. Housed at the Rijksmuseum, the work features a series of quick pencil sketches of chickens, demonstrating Vos's ability to capture the essence of these familiar farm animals with economy of line. The simplicity of the sketches highlights the natural grace and movement of the birds, emphasizing the artist's keen observation of their physicality.