Zittende schaapherder 1870 - 1923

"Zittende schaapherder" (Sitting Shepherd) is a drawing by Willem Witsen, a Dutch painter and draughtsman who was a key figure in the Hague School. The artwork depicts a shepherd sitting in a field, possibly near a haystack, in a style reminiscent of realism. Created between 1870 and 1923, this piece highlights Witsen's focus on capturing the lives of ordinary people in the Dutch countryside. The simple yet powerful composition, featuring a lone figure against a backdrop of nature, offers a glimpse into the quiet and contemplative aspects of rural life in the late 19th century. This drawing, now in the Rijksmuseum, measures 282 mm in height and 202 mm in width.