Bukkende arbeider met een stuk gereedschap, mogelijk een schoffel c. 1886 - 1888

Anton Mauve's "Bukkende arbeider met een stuk gereedschap, mogelijk een schoffel" is a graphite drawing depicting two figures bending over, seemingly engaged in manual labor. This sketch, created between 1886 and 1888, captures the essence of Mauve's signature style - a focus on the daily lives of working-class individuals. The drawing, currently held in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Mauve's mastery of capturing movement and the human figure, with the use of loose, expressive lines. The emphasis on the figures' postures and tools suggests a theme of toil and hard work, common in Mauve's artistic repertoire.