Weiland met koeien bij een sloot 1848 - 1888

"Weiland met koeien bij een sloot" (Cattle by a Ditch) is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist Anton Mauve, known for his depictions of rural life. The work, housed at the Rijksmuseum, captures a fleeting moment of cows grazing in a field. Mauve's expressive lines and suggestive forms, characteristic of his style, give a sense of movement and energy to the scene. The sketch's simplicity highlights Mauve's ability to capture the essence of a subject with minimal detail.