Herdersjongen in het gras gezeten, met tegenover hem een geit c. 1841 - 1857

"Herdersjongen in het gras gezeten, met tegenover hem een geit" (c. 1841 - 1857) is a pencil drawing by Johan Daniël Koelman, a Dutch artist who tragically died young in 1857. The drawing depicts a young shepherd sitting in a grassy field, facing a goat, and holding a stick. The scene is rendered in a realistic style with loose, expressive lines. This artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into rural life in the Netherlands during the 19th century and showcases Koelman's talent for capturing everyday moments with sensitivity and detail.