Studieblad met kleine vogels 1864 - 1936

This pencil drawing by Dutch artist Jan van Essen, titled "Studie blad met kleine vogels" (Study Sheet with Small Birds) is a study of three small birds. The birds are depicted in a simple and naturalistic style, with emphasis on the details of their feathers and beaks. The drawing is a good example of Van Essen’s work, which often focused on the beauty of nature and the study of animals. The drawing is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.