Herten en honden 1875

"Herten en honden" (Deer and Dogs) is a collection of sketches by Johannes Antonius Canta, a Dutch artist born in 1816 and known for his animal studies. The artwork consists of three sketches, each depicting a different animal in motion. The top sketch shows a dog running, while the middle sketch depicts a dog in mid-leap, and the bottom sketch showcases the heads of two deer. Created in 1875, this piece exemplifies Canta's skill in capturing the dynamic energy of animal movement with a sense of realism. Canta's keen observation and meticulous detail are evident in the sketched figures, revealing his fascination with the natural world and his passion for animal anatomy.