Herder met een kudde schapen in een landschap c. 1876 - 1879

This pencil sketch titled “Herder met een kudde schapen in een landschap” (Shepherd with a flock of sheep in a landscape) by Dutch artist Anton Mauve, depicts a shepherd tending to a flock of sheep in a simple, yet evocative, manner. Created between 1876 and 1879, the work showcases Mauve’s signature style of capturing rural life with delicate lines and subtle shading. The piece is a testament to the artist's mastery of capturing the essence of movement and stillness, creating a poignant and introspective depiction of the shepherd's solitary existence.