Schaapherder met kudde op de heide 1848 - 1888

"Schaapherder met kudde op de heide" (Shepherd with flock on the heath) is a pencil drawing by Anton Mauve, a renowned Dutch painter and draughtsman. Created between 1848 and 1888, the artwork depicts a shepherd in a field, his back to the viewer, walking behind a flock of sheep that are lying down on the ground. The work exemplifies Mauve's characteristic style, known for its subtle use of shading and lines to evoke a sense of tranquility and the vastness of the Dutch landscape. This drawing is a testament to Mauve's skill in capturing the beauty and serenity of everyday life, a theme that resonated deeply with the Barbizon School, of which he was a part. Today, the artwork is housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, a renowned repository of Dutch art and history.