{"product_id":"twee-ganzen-met-een-jong-jean-bernard","title":"Twee ganzen met een jong - Jean Bernard","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate graphite and watercolour study of two geese and a gosling by the Dutch artist Jean Bernard, capturing the quiet nature of farmyard life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis study by the Dutch artist Jean Bernard captures a quiet moment of avian life. The composition features two adult geese positioned side by side, with a single gosling resting in the foreground. Bernard employs a delicate graphite technique, using light, controlled strokes to define the soft plumage and the distinct curvature of the birds' necks. Subtle touches of watercolour are applied to the beaks, providing a gentle contrast to the monochromatic graphite work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBernard was known for his focus on animal subjects, often producing sketches that served as observational records of farmyard and wild creatures. His approach is direct and unadorned, prioritising anatomical accuracy and the natural posture of the subjects over decorative embellishment. The drawing reflects the nineteenth-century interest in natural history and the systematic study of the animal kingdom, a common pursuit among artists of the period who sought to document the world with precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paper retains the texture of a working sketch, with visible construction lines that reveal the artist's process. The lack of a complex background ensures that the viewer's attention remains fixed on the interaction between the adult geese and their young. This piece is representative of the smaller, intimate works found in the artist's portfolios, which were frequently used for reference or as preparatory material for larger compositions. The work is currently held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, where it is catalogued as part of their extensive holdings of Dutch drawings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/two-geese-berthe-morisot\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTwo Geese by Berthe Morisot\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/twee-ganzen-two-geese-matsuki-heikichi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTwee Ganzen (Two Geese) by Matsuki Heikichi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jean-bernard\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eJean Bernard artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean Bernard","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59462285853007,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59462315737423,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59462315770191,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59462315802959,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59462315835727,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59462315868495,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59462315901263,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59462315934031,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59462315966799,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59462315999567,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59462316032335,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59462316065103,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Twee-ganzen-met-een-jong_Poster_CompositorV1_1792113686233.jpg?v=1794359271","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/twee-ganzen-met-een-jong-jean-bernard","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}