Liggende geit 1780 - 1855

Jan Dasveldt rendered this etching, "Liggende geit," using lines to skillfully construct forms. In this artwork, a goat rests, seemingly undisturbed, and the scene captures a quiet moment in nature. The composition, with its dimensions of 72 by 101 mm, emphasizes the intimacy and immediacy of the encounter. Dasveldt employs hatching and cross-hatching techniques to articulate the texture of the goat's fur and the surrounding foliage, creating an interplay of light and shadow that animates the scene. The lines, varying in density and direction, not only delineate the subject but also convey a sense of volume and depth. The formal arrangement of lines, with their structural integrity, invites us to consider the artwork as a study in the depiction of animal form, rendered with sensitivity and attention to detail. The etching invites us to appreciate the artist's meticulousness in capturing the essence of the goat, poised between stillness and vitality.