Staand paard in een stal, naar links 1812

"Staand paard in een stal, naar links" (Standing horse in a stable, facing left) is a pencil drawing by Jean Bernard, created in 1812. This realistic portrayal of a horse in a stable, with its detailed depiction of the horse's anatomy and the stable's interior, showcases Bernard's meticulous skill. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Bernard was a Dutch artist known for his animal studies and his emphasis on realistic detail. This drawing is an example of his mastery of the pencil medium, capturing the horse's form and texture with precision and sensitivity. The horse is shown standing in a stable, with its head turned to the left, looking towards the viewer. The stable is simply rendered, with a wooden stall and a window in the background. The drawing is signed and dated by the artist in the lower right corner. "Staand paard in een stal, naar links" is a fine example of animal art from the early 19th century, demonstrating Bernard's skill and the enduring power of realistic depictions of animals.