Man met een stok bij een hut met rieten kap in Noord-Brabant 1839

This pencil sketch by Johannes Tavenraat, dated 1839, is a simple yet evocative portrayal of a thatched hut in Noord-Brabant, Netherlands. The artist's focus on the architectural details of the hut and the surrounding landscape reflects the growing interest in realism during the 19th century. The scene includes a lone figure with a walking stick, adding a sense of solitude and connection to the rural environment. This work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into everyday life in the Netherlands in the 1830s.