Herder met zes runderen 1778 - 1830

"Herder met zes runderen" is a pencil drawing by Johan Jakob Biedermann, dated between 1778 and 1830. This small-scale artwork (52mm x 170mm) depicts a shepherd with six cows, rendered with delicate lines and subtle shading. Biedermann was a Swiss artist known for his landscape and animal drawings. The image offers a glimpse into rural life in the late 18th or early 19th century. The simplicity of the composition and the artist's realistic portrayal create a sense of tranquility and evoke a sense of the pastoral ideal.