Boer aan het werk, op de rug gezien c. 1892 - 1897

"Boer aan het werk, op de rug gezien" (c. 1892 - 1897) is a charcoal drawing by Willem Witsen, a prominent Dutch artist, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The drawing depicts a farmer working in the field, seen from behind. The simple lines and loose strokes capture the essence of the worker's physicality, reflecting the artist's interest in portraying everyday life and working-class subjects. Witsen, known for his social realism and sketches, used this drawing to study and capture the movement and posture of a working man. This work is a powerful example of how Witsen used his art to understand the lives of ordinary people and to document their daily struggles.