Kop van een jonge chimpansee 1894

"Kop van een jonge chimpansee" (Head of a Young Chimpanzee) is an etching by Dutch artist Joseph Schippers, created in 1894. The artwork, housed at the Rijksmuseum, captures the intimate portrait of a chimpanzee in profile. The detailed etching showcases the delicate lines and textures of the animal's fur, highlighting the artist's keen observation and technical prowess. Schippers was known for his animal studies, often portraying them with empathy and realism, reflecting a growing interest in naturalism in late 19th-century art.