Grazende schapen 1848 - 1888

"Grazende Schapen" (Grazing Sheep), a charcoal drawing by Anton Mauve, is a quick sketch depicting a landscape with several figures and a boat in the distance. Created between 1848 and 1888, the drawing showcases Mauve’s signature style of loose and gestural strokes, emphasizing the natural forms and movement of the figures. This small-scale work, held in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Mauve’s early development as an artist, revealing his keen observation of nature and his mastery of charcoal.