Vier eenden aan de waterkant 1872

"Vier eenden aan de waterkant" (Four Ducks by the Water's Edge) is an etching by the Dutch artist Jan Gerard Smits, created in 1872. Smits, born in 1823 and active until his death in 1910, was known for his meticulous depictions of animals, particularly birds. The etching showcases four ducks, realistically rendered in a detailed and expressive style, near a body of water, creating a serene and contemplative scene typical of Smits's work. The artist's signature, "J.G.S. 1872," is visible in the lower right corner.