Rivier met roeiboten langs een dorp c. 1830 - 1840

"Rivier met roeiboten langs een dorp" (River with rowing boats along a village), a lithograph by Jules David (1808-1892) created between 1830 and 1840, depicts a serene scene of leisure along a river. The print captures a picturesque village with a prominent church spire, nestled along the banks of a river bustling with rowing boats. The depiction of everyday life, the meticulous details in the architecture, and the realistic portrayal of light and shadow, are characteristic of David's style, making the print a captivating glimpse into life in the early 19th century. Currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, this artwork provides a valuable insight into the romantic and idyllic aesthetic prevalent in the mid-19th century.