Boerenerf met melkende meid 1789 - 1859

"Boerenerf met melkende meid" is a small-scale etching by Pieter de Goeje. Created between 1789 and 1859, the artwork depicts a rural scene with cows and a milkmaid. The detailed rendering of the farm animals, the thatched-roof barn, and the fence lines create a sense of realism, characteristic of Dutch landscape art. The composition is dominated by a group of cattle, with a woman milking a cow in the foreground, adding a touch of daily life to the picturesque scene. The etching's small size and simple yet evocative subject matter are typical of the genre of rural scenes popular in 19th-century art.