Grazend paard c. 1868s - 1878s

"Grazend paard" is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist Jan Willem van Borselen, dating back to the 1860s-1870s. Currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, the drawing depicts a simple yet expressive study of a grazing horse. Van Borselen, known for his naturalistic depictions, captures the animal's form with swift, confident lines, emphasizing its movement and anatomy. The sketch's straightforward composition and loose, gestural style are characteristic of 19th-century animal studies, highlighting the artist's keen observation of the natural world.