Corsicaanse herder 1924

"Corsican Shepherd" is a 1924 lithograph by Dutch artist Lodewijk Schelfhout. This striking artwork showcases Schelfhout's mastery of the medium, capturing the stoic figure of a shepherd with expressive detail. The scene is set in a landscape reminiscent of Corsica, complete with a mountainous background and a verdant foreground, featuring a large agave plant and a goat. The shepherd's melancholic pose and the distant boats on the water evoke a sense of solitude and contemplation, drawing the viewer into the contemplative mood of the piece. This captivating print, measuring 590 mm in height and 490 mm in width, is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.