Twee paarden en een anker 1876 - 1951

"Twee paarden en een anker" is a quick pencil sketch by Dutch artist Theo Nieuwenhuis, created sometime between 1876 and 1951. The simple yet expressive lines of the drawing capture two horses standing side-by-side, with a large anchor lying in the sand below them. The drawing, now in the Rijksmuseum, reveals Nieuwenhuis's keen eye for detail and his ability to convey movement and form with minimal strokes. This sketch is an example of Nieuwenhuis's wide-ranging interest in subject matter, from horses and anchors to landscapes and portraits.