Jonge herderin met geit in haar armen 1854

"Jonge herderin met geit in haar armen" (Young Shepherdess with a Goat in her Arms) is a lithograph by Émilien Desmaisons, created in 1854 and now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts a young woman in a colorful dress, holding a small goat in her arms. The composition is framed within an oval, highlighting the subject against a soft, hazy background, creating a sense of intimacy and tenderness. This romantic portrayal of rural life captures the innocence and beauty of nature, a popular theme in 19th-century art.