Hoofd van een wit paard 1831 - 1904

"Hoofd van een wit paard" (Head of a white horse) is a small etching by Belgian artist Arnoud Schaepkens, created between 1831 and 1904. The piece, measuring 123mm by 82mm, focuses on a close-up view of a white horse's head, with its features rendered in delicate detail through the use of hatching and cross-hatching. Schaepkens, known for his animal studies and landscapes, captures the horse's anatomy with a keen eye and a skillful hand. This etching showcases his mastery of the etching technique and provides an intimate glimpse into the world of animal portraiture in the 19th century.