Boer die een koe melkt c. 1876 - 1879

This quick sketch by Anton Mauve titled "Boer die een koe melkt" (Farmer Milking a Cow) is a study in light and form. Created between 1876 and 1879, it depicts a farmer in the midst of a simple, everyday task, captured with loose, expressive lines. The subject is partially obscured, focusing on the flow of the farmer's movements and the form of the cow's body. Mauve's signature focus on light and shadow is present, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere in this preliminary drawing.