Paard krijgt hoefijzers in een smederij 1839 - 1915

"Paard krijgt hoefijzers in een smederij" (Horse Gets Horseshoes in a Blacksmith's Shop) is a detailed etching by Cornelis Albertus Johannes Schermer (1824-1915) created between 1839 and 1915. This small work (143 mm x 115 mm) depicts a blacksmith working on a horse's hoof, with a keen eye for detail in the horse's anatomy and the blacksmith's tools. Schermer's use of cross-hatching creates depth and texture, bringing the scene to life in this intimate portrayal of everyday life. The artwork provides a glimpse into the life of a 19th-century blacksmith and the importance of horses in that era.