Staande jongen met emmer, op de rug gezien 1848 - 1888

Anton Mauve's "Staande jongen met emmer, op de rug gezien" (Standing Boy with Bucket, Seen from the Back) is a masterful charcoal and chalk drawing depicting a young boy holding a bucket. Mauve, a Dutch painter known for his realistic portrayals of rural life, captures the boy's simple dignity and hard work. The drawing's muted tones and precise lines convey the boy's quiet determination and the stark beauty of his surroundings. The artwork's composition, with the boy's back turned to the viewer, creates a sense of mystery and contemplation, inviting the audience to reflect on the boy's life and his place in the world.