Grazende schapen 1848 - 1888

"Grazende schapen" (Grazing Sheep) is a pencil sketch by Anton Mauve, a prominent Dutch painter known for his realistic depictions of rural life. This artwork, created between 1848 and 1888, showcases Mauve's skilled use of line and shading to capture the essence of a simple scene - sheep grazing in a field, with a few trees in the background. This quick sketch, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Mauve's ability to convey movement and atmosphere with minimal detail, characteristic of his artistic style.