Soldaat en een boer 1727 - 1755

"Soldaat en een boer" is a pen and ink drawing by the renowned French Rococo artist Francois Boucher. Created between 1727 and 1755, the drawing depicts two figures: a soldier and a peasant, seemingly engaged in a casual conversation. This piece showcases Boucher's mastery of line and detail, capturing the everyday life of the time. The work, part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, is a testament to Boucher's ability to elevate the commonplace into the realm of artistic expression.