Staand paard in stal, naar links 1817

"Staand paard in stal, naar links," a graphite drawing by Jean Bernard (1765-1833), depicts a horse standing in a stable, looking to the left. The drawing showcases Bernard's skill in capturing the animal's form and texture through meticulous detail. This piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the artist's penchant for naturalistic representations of animals and everyday scenes, often emphasizing the inherent beauty found in simple subjects.