Studieblad met een liggend paard en een staande koe c. 1822

This is a study sheet with drawings of a lying horse and a standing cow created by Jean Bernard around 1822. It is a pencil drawing on paper and is currently located in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The simple yet detailed sketches show the artist's keen observation of animal anatomy and form. This type of preliminary study was common practice for artists of the time, helping them to refine their skills and prepare for larger, more complex works. The drawing provides a glimpse into the creative process of a talented artist, and showcases the beauty of the natural world through the artist’s eyes.