Schapen, kippen en een hek 1895 - 1897

"Schapen, kippen en een hek" is a pen and ink drawing created by Dutch artist Willem Cornelis Rip between 1895 and 1897. The work depicts a group of sheep grazing, along with two chickens and a fence, in a loose and expressive style. Rip is known for his naturalistic drawings and watercolors, often depicting scenes of rural life. This intimate sketch, likely created as a study, highlights his talent for capturing the essence of his subjects. The work demonstrates Rip's skill in rendering animal anatomy and his ability to evoke the atmosphere of a farmyard setting.