Schaapskooi met liggende schapen c. 1884 - 1887

"Schaapskooi met liggende schapen" is a sketch by Willem Witsen, a Dutch artist who lived from 1860 to 1923. This preliminary drawing is a simple composition with minimal detail, likely created between 1884 and 1887. The artwork is held at the Rijksmuseum. The sketch depicts a sheepfold, a common subject in Witsen's work, highlighting his interest in capturing the rural life of the Netherlands. The drawing illustrates the artist's early use of quick, gestural strokes to capture the essence of his subject.