Maraboe in de regen 1905

"Maraboe in de regen" (Marabou in the Rain) is a 1905 drawing by Dutch artist Theo van Hoytema, depicting a marabou stork standing in the rain. The artist's detailed use of pencil creates a sense of realism, capturing the bird's distinctive features and the falling raindrops. This piece, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases van Hoytema's talent for animal portraiture, capturing the essence of this African bird with striking detail.