Landschap met drinkende dieren 1849 - 1892

"Landschap met drinkende dieren" (Landscape with Drinking Animals), an etching by Dutch artist Otto Eerelman, is a picturesque depiction of a tranquil rural scene. The artwork, created between 1849 and 1892, features a pond surrounded by trees and bushes, with a group of animals drinking from the water in the foreground. Eerelman's meticulous detail and the use of light and shadow create a sense of depth and realism. The etching is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The artist's depiction of a simple yet serene natural scene reflects the Dutch tradition of landscape painting. The artwork's small size, measuring just 116 mm in height and 157 mm in width, adds to its intimate and contemplative nature.