Shepherd with herd near Merzhausen in the Schwalm 

"Shepherd with herd near Merzhausen in the Schwalm" depicts a shepherd standing on a rocky outcrop, gazing out at a vast, rolling landscape. The scene is characteristic of German Realist painter Hugo Mühlig, known for his depictions of rural life and landscapes. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, capturing the textures of the grass, rocks and the distant hills. The shepherd's solitary figure adds a sense of quiet contemplation to the composition, reflecting a moment of peaceful solitude in the midst of nature.