Studieblad met schapen c. 1884 - 1887

"Studie blad met schapen" (Study sheet with sheep) is a pencil drawing on paper by Dutch artist Willem Witsen. Dating to 1884-1887, the work is a preliminary sketch for a larger painting, likely depicting sheep in a rural landscape. The quick strokes and loose lines in the drawing capture the movement and form of the sheep, typical of Witsen’s naturalistic style. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.