Vier koppen van schapen en bokken 1750 - 1811

"Vier koppen van schapen en bokken" (Four heads of sheep and goats), a drawing by Barend Hendrik Thier, depicts four animal heads in detail. Created between 1750 and 1811, the artwork showcases Thier's mastery of animal anatomy and his ability to capture the subtle nuances of their expressions. The realistic portrayal of the sheep and goats' fur, horns, and facial features highlights Thier's meticulous attention to detail and his keen eye for observation, characteristics that are typical of animal studies within the genre of naturalism.