Herdsboy 1930 - 1944

"Herdsboy" is a pastel drawing by Slovak artist Arnold Peter Weisz-Kubínčan, created between 1930 and 1944. The artwork depicts a young boy, dressed in a simple hat and coat, walking through a forest. The background is a blurred landscape with trees, suggesting an early evening setting. The use of soft pastels creates a melancholic tone, hinting at the difficult times the artist lived in during the turbulent period between the two World Wars. The drawing captures the essence of rural life in Slovakia, highlighting the solitude and the sense of wonder experienced by a young herdsboy.