Herder met een schaapskudde c. 1886 - 1888

"Herder met een schaapskudde" is a quick sketch by Anton Mauve, dating from 1886-1888. Executed in pencil, the drawing captures the essence of a shepherd with his flock. Mauve's loose and expressive lines suggest movement and a sense of immediacy, a hallmark of his artistic style. This artwork is held in the Rijksmuseum, offering a glimpse into the Dutch artist's working process and his affinity for rural life.