Waterput bij een muur 1854 - 1902

This etching, "Waterput bij een muur" (Well by a Wall) by Jacobus Hermanus Otterbeek, is a depiction of a small, dilapidated well structure nestled against a wall. The artist, known for his detailed and realistic etchings, captures the worn texture of the stonework and the weathered wooden beams of the well. The etching's composition focuses on the well itself, placing it front and center, creating a sense of intimacy and a quiet observation of everyday life. Otterbeek's work reflects a fascination with the mundane, capturing the beauty in the ordinary details of the Dutch countryside.