Liggend schaap 1811 - 1839

amateur sketch

light pencil work

quirky sketch

shading to add clarity

pencil sketch

personal sketchbook

idea generation sketch

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

initial sketch

"Liggend schaap" (Lying Sheep) is an 1811-1839 etching by Dutch artist Pieter Roosing (1794-1839), currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. This detailed, small-scale artwork depicts a sheep lying down, its wool meticulously rendered in fine lines. The sheep's relaxed posture, with its head resting on the ground, evokes a sense of tranquility, reflecting Roosing's meticulous observation of animal life.