Liggende zebu 1920

"Liggende zebu" (1920) is a fine art print by Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita (1868-1944), a Dutch-Jewish artist known for his distinctive style of black and white prints. The print depicts a zebu, a type of humped cattle native to South Asia, lying down in profile, its head turned slightly towards the viewer. The artist's use of delicate lines and subtle shading creates a sense of both realism and abstraction, resulting in a visually appealing and evocative piece of art. The print, currently part of the Rijksmuseum collection, demonstrates the artist's mastery of the etching technique and his ability to capture the essence of his subject with few, but effective, lines.