En gedestald 1859

"En gedestald" (A Goat Stable) is an etching created by Johannes Wilhelm Zillen in 1859, currently held by the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. The artwork depicts a realistic and detailed scene of a goat stable, capturing the animals, the hay, and the tools of rural life in a monochrome palette. The focus of the etching is on a single, large goat standing in the foreground, its form rendered in a detailed and expressive style. This artwork is a quintessential example of Zillen's mastery of etching, showcasing his ability to create nuanced tonal variations and depict the beauty of everyday life.