Zittende gier, naar links by Jan van Essen

Zittende gier, naar links 1864 - 1936

light pencil work

quirky sketch

pen sketch

pencil sketch

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

sketchbook art

"Zittende gier, naar links" is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Jan van Essen. It features a detailed depiction of a seated vulture, rendered with delicate hatching and shading. This small-scale artwork showcases van Essen's meticulous attention to detail and his keen observation of nature. Created between 1864 and 1936, the piece is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, providing a glimpse into van Essen's artistic practice and his fascination with the animal kingdom.