Zittende, pijprokende boer 1766 - 1815

"Zittende, pijprokende boer" (Seated, pipe-smoking farmer) is a drawing by Jacob van Strij, a Dutch artist active in the late 18th century. Created between 1766 and 1815, the piece captures a rustic figure in a contemplative pose, smoking a pipe. Strij's meticulous use of graphite and wash creates a sense of realism and depth, drawing the viewer into the farmer's world. The artwork's intimate scale and simple composition make it a fine example of genre painting, focusing on everyday scenes of common people.