Os in ondiep water 1805 - 1806

"Os in ondiep water" (Ox in shallow water), an etching by Dutch artist Frédéric Théodore Faber, created between 1805 and 1806, depicts a single ox standing in a shallow body of water. The detailed rendering of the animal's fur and the subtle shading used to create a sense of depth are characteristic of Faber's style, which often focused on naturalistic depictions of animals. The composition is simple, but effective, with the ox positioned prominently in the center of the image. The artwork is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam, and exemplifies Faber's mastery of etching as a medium for capturing the beauty and detail of nature.