Schetsblad met studies van schapen en een koeienkop 1857

"Schetsblad met studies van schapen en een koeienkop," created in 1857, is a graphite sketch by Dutch artist Gerard Bilders (1838-1865). The artwork is a study of sheep and a cow's head, showcasing Bilders' skill in capturing animal anatomy and form. The loose and expressive lines of the sketch demonstrate the artist's ability to quickly capture a subject's essence, a common practice in sketching. This work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into Bilders' artistic process and his interest in observing and representing the natural world.