Studieblad met schapen en een landschap c. 1884 - 1887

"Studie blad met schapen en een landschap" (Study sheet with sheep and a landscape) is a charcoal drawing on paper by the Dutch artist Willem Witsen, dating from 1884 - 1887. This study sheet, which is now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, features various studies of sheep in different postures, likely drawn from life. The artist's loose and gestural lines suggest a focus on capturing the animal's movement and form, rather than detailed anatomical precision. This is characteristic of Witsen's work, which often explored the natural world through a simplified yet expressive style.