Liggende geit c. 1756 - 1797

"Liggende geit" (Lying Goat), a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Hendrik Willem Schweickhardt, depicts a goat lying down, facing away from the viewer. The composition is simple, focusing on the animal's form, with the background rendered in a light grey wash. Schweickhardt was known for his animal studies, and this work demonstrates his keen eye for detail and understanding of animal anatomy. The piece is a study in graphite and wash, highlighting the goat's soft fur and the artist’s detailed observation of the animal’s form. The drawing is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.