Zaans speelwagentje, 1824 by Willem van Senus

Zaans speelwagentje, 1824 1824 - 1825

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print, engraving

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portrait

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print

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landscape

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figuration

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romanticism

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genre-painting

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engraving

Dimensions: height 129 mm, width 176 mm

Copyright: Rijks Museum: Open Domain

This is Willem van Senus’s ‘Zaans speelwagentje,’ made around 1824. It's a delicate dance of line and form, capturing a horse-drawn carriage in motion. The color palette is muted, yet the composition bubbles with a sense of buoyant energy. Senus masterfully employs line to create a sense of movement. Note how the curves of the carriage wheels contrast with the straight, taut lines of the horse’s reins. This interplay of curvilinear and rectilinear forms creates a visual dynamism, enhanced by the diagonal thrust of the horse's body, propelling the entire scene forward. The carriage, adorned with floral motifs, serves as a cultural signifier of leisure and status. In its formal structure, this work reflects a broader cultural fascination with transportation and progress. The light washes of color and meticulous detailing speak to an era of refinement and burgeoning industrial advancement. It's a moment captured, inviting us to reflect on how far we've traveled, both literally and figuratively.

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