Huizen aan een gracht 1855 - 1881

"Huizen aan een gracht" (Houses on a Canal), an 1855 - 1881 drawing by Dutch artist Coen Metzelaar, depicts a street scene with a view of traditional houses. The composition highlights the perspective of a canal, with a focus on the building facades and a bare tree in the center. Metzelaar’s drawing, executed in a detailed and precise manner, exemplifies his mastery of capturing urban landscapes and daily life. The delicate use of hatching creates a sense of depth and light, typical of 19th-century realism. The artwork is a small-scale piece measuring 123 mm in height and 75 mm in width, yet captures the essence of a Dutch cityscape with its characteristic canals.