Boer met een zeis en pik om rogge te maaien c. 1886 - 1888

Anton Mauve's "Boer met een zeis en pik om rogge te maaien," created around 1886-1888, is a graphite sketch depicting a farmer in the act of reaping rye. The drawing, housed at the Rijksmuseum, captures the dynamic pose of the worker, emphasizing the motion of the scythe. Mauve, known for his depictions of rural life, uses the medium of pencil to convey the fleeting moment and the physicality of the labor, characteristic of the Barbizon school. The drawing serves as a study of human form and movement, demonstrating Mauve's keen observation of everyday life.