Maaiende boer 1784 - 1826

"Maaiende boer" (Mowing Farmer) is a pencil drawing by Jacob Ernst Marcus, a Dutch artist known for his detailed and realistic depictions of everyday life. The drawing, created between 1784 and 1826, portrays a farmer in the act of mowing, his focus on the task at hand evident in his posture. The scene is rendered in a simple yet evocative style, highlighting the farmer's working attire and the tools of his trade. The presence of a jug and other objects in the background suggest the farmer's break from labor, further emphasizing the realism of the scene. This piece is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection.