Kop van een wolf met open bek 1850

"Kop van een wolf met open bek" (Head of a Wolf with Open Mouth) is a detailed etching by Dutch artist Jacobus Cornelis Gaal, created in 1850. The work depicts a wolf's head in profile, its mouth agape revealing sharp teeth. Gaal's meticulous hatching technique creates a sense of texture and realism, capturing the wolf's fierce expression. This small-scale artwork is a testament to Gaal's skill as a draftsman and his ability to capture the essence of animal life.