Kop van een muilezel 1867 - 1935

"Kop van een muilezel" (Head of a Mule) is an etching by Dutch artist Maurits van der Valk, created between 1867 and 1935. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the mule's head in close-up, focusing on the animal's profile. Van der Valk utilizes a meticulous hatching technique to render the mule's textured skin and the deep shadows that define its form, creating a sense of realism and depth. This work showcases van der Valk's mastery of etching and his keen observation of animal anatomy.