Stier en hond valt stier aan 1828 - 1829

"Stier en hond valt stier aan" (Bull and Dog Attack Bull) is an 1828-1829 etching by Joseph Louis Leborne. The artwork depicts two scenes, one featuring a single bull standing by a fence and another with a bull and a dog attacking another bull. Leborne's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the rendering of the animals' musculature and the texture of their hides. The etching reflects Leborne's interest in animal studies and his ability to capture the dynamic energy of his subjects. The artwork showcases Leborne's skill in capturing the natural world in detail, and the dramatic depiction of the animal encounter makes the work a captivating example of 19th-century animal art.