Staande geit
Jean Baptiste Huet (le vieux)
in or after 1767
Medium
paper
Dimensions
207; 134
About this artwork
zwart en wit krijt op blauw papier
Art Historical Context
"Staande geit" (Standing Goat) is a delicate chalk study created by the French artist Jean-Baptiste Huet after 1767. Huet, celebrated for his graceful animal depictions and Rococo-inspired designs, often produced such works as preparatory sketches for prints, textiles, or decorative panels. Rendered in black and white chalk on blue paper, the drawing measures just 134 by 207 millimeters, inviting viewers to appreciate its intimate scale and lively observation of the animal’s form. The choice of blue paper was a favored 18th-century technique that allowed artists to establish mid-tones quickly...