Drie schapen liggend in het gras 1805

"Drie schapen liggend in het gras" (Three Sheep Lying in the Grass) is an 1805 etching by Dutch artist Frédéric Théodore Faber. It depicts a simple yet peaceful scene of three sheep resting in a grassy field. The composition is straightforward, with the sheep positioned in a relaxed, natural pose, evoking a sense of tranquility. The delicate lines of the etching and the subtle shading create a sense of depth and realism, characteristic of Faber's animal studies. This artwork can be viewed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.