Baum mit einem Felsen, unter welchem ein Hirte sitzt 1840

Ferdinand Olivier's "Baum mit einem Felsen, unter welchem ein Hirte sitzt" (1840) is a pencil drawing that depicts a serene landscape with a shepherd resting beneath a large rock formation. The composition is framed in an oval, highlighting the picturesque scene with a lone tree in the foreground. The image of the shepherd against the craggy landscape evokes a sense of tranquility and solitude. The artist's delicate lines and soft shading create a sense of depth and atmosphere, capturing the beauty of a simple, rural scene. The drawing exemplifies Olivier's talent for capturing the natural world with precision and poetry.