Schaapherder met zijn kudde bij een stal of schaapskooi c. 1884 - 1887

This charcoal drawing, titled "Schaapherder met zijn kudde bij een stal of schaapskooi," is a work by Dutch artist Willem Witsen, created between 1884 and 1887. The drawing, housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a shepherd standing in front of a small barn or sheepfold, possibly in the countryside. A flock of sheep, likely represented by a series of circular shapes, can be seen behind the shepherd. Witsen's use of charcoal creates a sense of immediacy and rawness, characteristic of his style. The drawing is a testament to Witsen’s interest in depicting everyday life, with a focus on the lives of ordinary people, specifically those working in the countryside.