Vier koppen van bokken en schapen 1750 - 1811

"Vier koppen van bokken en schapen" (Four Heads of Goats and Sheep), a study by Dutch artist Barend Hendrik Thier (1743–1811), depicts four animal heads in detail. This small-scale drawing, executed between 1750 and 1811, showcases the artist's keen observation of animal anatomy. Thier uses a range of hatching and shading techniques to capture the texture of fur and the forms of each head, capturing the characteristic features of goats and sheep. The work is a testament to Thier's mastery of animal portraiture and serves as an example of the Dutch tradition of detailed animal studies.