Geiten bij een hek 1879 - 1932

"Geiten bij een hek" (Goats by a Fence) is a small etching by Dutch artist Adolf Eduard Herstein, created between 1879 and 1932. This piece, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts two goats standing by a fence, captured in a simple, yet expressive manner. Herstein was known for his delicate, detailed etchings, particularly of animals and rural life, using subtle shading and linework to create a sense of realism. The small dimensions of the print, 129 mm by 149 mm, emphasize the intimacy and immediacy of the scene.