Paardenhoofd 1832

"Paardenhoofd" (Horse Head) is a pencil drawing by renowned Belgian artist Eugène Verboeckhoven, created in 1832. This delicate sketch, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the essence of a horse's head in a simple yet expressive manner. Verboeckhoven, known for his mastery of animal portraiture, used precise lines to depict the horse's features with a sense of life and movement. The drawing's intimate scale emphasizes the detail and beauty of the subject, showcasing Verboeckhoven's talent for capturing the natural world with remarkable accuracy.