Schaapherder voor zijn kudde c. 1884 - 1887

"Schaapherder voor zijn kudde" (Shepherd Before his Flock), a graphite drawing by Dutch artist Willem Witsen, depicts a shepherd standing in a field with his flock. The work is a loose, gestural sketch that conveys the artist's keen observation of the rural landscape and its inhabitants. This drawing exemplifies Witsen's focus on the everyday lives of ordinary people, a common theme in his later works. The simple composition and sketchy style emphasize the beauty and quiet dignity of the scene. This drawing was created in 1884-1887 and is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.