De hoefsmid 1876

"De hoefsmid" (The Farrier) is a watercolor painting by Charles Rochussen, created in 1876. This work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a blacksmith tending to a horse outside his workshop. The scene, bathed in a soft, golden light, captures a moment of everyday life in rural Holland. The painting's intimate scale and detailed rendering contribute to its realistic and charming depiction of 19th-century life. Rochussen, known for his genre paintings and landscapes, skillfully captured the rustic charm of his subject matter.