Herder met kudde 1837

"Herder met kudde" (Shepherd with flock) is an etching by Frédéric Théodore Faber, created in 1837. This detailed work depicts a shepherd and his flock of sheep and goats, with a prominent bull leading the way. The piece showcases Faber's skill in capturing the animals' movements and the natural environment, and its small scale enhances its intimacy. The etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of 19th-century animal studies and Dutch landscape art.