Huizen langs een duinpad buiten Haarlem c. 1634 - 1635
gerardteriiborch
rijksmuseum
drawing, paper, pencil
drawing
dutch-golden-age
landscape
paper
geometric
pencil
realism
"Huizen langs een duinpad buiten Haarlem" is a simple, yet evocative pencil sketch by Gerard ter Borch, dating back to c. 1634-1635. The drawing captures a fleeting moment, likely made en plein air, showcasing the artist’s skillful observation of the Dutch landscape. The houses are depicted with minimal detail, focusing instead on the surrounding dune path and the subtle light and shadow of the scene. The overall effect is one of peaceful tranquility, characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age’s appreciation for understated beauty. This sketch, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the artist’s creative process and the everyday life of the Dutch countryside during the 17th century.
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