Boerenmeisje op klompen, ten voeten uit 1874 - 1925

This sketch by Jan Veth, titled "Boerenmeisje op klompen, ten voeten uit," depicts a peasant girl in traditional Dutch attire, likely wearing wooden clogs ("klompen"). The drawing captures a moment of quiet contemplation, highlighting the simplicity and authenticity of rural life. Veth's loose, expressive lines suggest a quick, informal study, perhaps executed on location. The work reveals his interest in capturing the everyday lives of common people, a characteristic of the realist movement that flourished in the late 19th century.