Herder met kudde schapen 1848 - 1888

Anton Mauve's "Herder met kudde schapen" (Shepherd with a flock of sheep) is a delicate etching depicting a shepherd leading his flock across a landscape. The artwork's simplicity captures the essence of a pastoral scene, with the shepherd and sheep rendered in silhouette against a light, misty background. The artist, known for his mastery of light and atmosphere, uses a subtle range of grays to create depth and a sense of tranquility. This etching, created between 1848 and 1888, showcases Mauve's signature style of capturing the beauty of the natural world. The work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.