Twee koeienhouders drijven hun vee, van achteren by Harmen ter Borch

Twee koeienhouders drijven hun vee, van achteren Possibly 1651

toned paper

light pencil work

quirky sketch

pencil sketch

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

"Twee koeienhouders drijven hun vee, van achteren" is a pen and ink drawing by Dutch Golden Age artist Harmen ter Borch, dated 1651. The drawing shows two cowherds guiding a long line of cows from behind, a common sight in rural Dutch life. The work is in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, and it's a smaller piece, measuring 181 mm high and 267 mm wide. Ter Borch is known for his refined and meticulous style, capturing daily life with detailed observation.