Studies van vogels 1767 - 1823

"Studies van vogels" (Studies of Birds) is a collection of pencil sketches by Dutch artist Abraham Meertens dating from 1767 to 1823. The composition features multiple bird studies, including chickens and ibises, rendered with careful attention to detail. Meertens’s emphasis on anatomical accuracy and the use of light, flowing lines are characteristic of his style and contribute to the sense of movement captured in these sketches. These studies served as preparatory work for larger paintings, offering a glimpse into the artist's process of observation and artistic development.