Melkende boer 1700 - 1800

"Melkende boer" (Milking Farmer) is an 18th-century watercolor by W. Barthautz, depicting a farmer milking a cow. The scene, likely set in the Netherlands, shows the farmer kneeling before the cow, with another cow standing nearby and a sheep grazing in the foreground. The background includes a thatched-roof building, a river, and a village. This pastoral watercolor, measuring 271 mm by 368 mm, captures the simple yet essential tasks of rural life. The artist's use of light and shadow gives the scene a sense of tranquility and depth.