Boer die zijn zeis wet c. 1884 - 1887

Willem Witsen's "Boer die zijn zeis wet" (c. 1884-1887) is a charcoal drawing of a Dutch farmer, depicted upside down, holding a scythe. The drawing, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Witsen's interest in depicting the lives of everyday people, particularly those involved in manual labor. The dynamic pose and expressive lines capture the exertion and rhythm of the farmer's work, contributing to the realism that characterized Witsen's artistic style.