Boer 1867 - 1890

"Boer" is an etching by Dutch artist Philip Zilcken, created between 1867 and 1890. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a solitary figure, likely a farmer or laborer, standing in a field. The figure is rendered in a simple, almost minimalist style, emphasizing the subject's isolation and the harshness of the environment. Zilcken, known for his realist depictions of Dutch life, captures the quiet dignity of everyday labor in this small yet powerful print.