Staande geit van achter gezien
Marcus de Bye
1761 - c. 1850
Medium
etching
Dimensions
145; 117
About this artwork
verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228
Art Historical Context
**Staande geit van gezien (Standing Goat Seen from Behind)** *Marcus de Bye, 1761–c. 1850, etching, h c.117mm × w c.145mm* Behold this delicate etching by Dutch artist Marcus de Bye, a standing goat viewed from behind in meticulous detail. Created during the late 18th to mid-19th century, small-scale work (just under 12x15 cm) exemplifies the enduring Dutch tradition of animal studies, where everyday creatures like farm animals were rendered with precision to evoke rural life and natural curiosity. De Bye's focus on the goat's form—from its sturdy legs to the subtle curve of its back—invite...