Fotoreproductie van tekening met paard en wagen bij een ruïne door Wouter Verschuur 1865 - 1900

Andries Jager produced this photogravure of Wouter Verschuur’s drawing of a horse and wagon by a ruin. Imagine the rural life of the 19th century in the Netherlands, where labor and transit depended on the strength and reliability of horses. In this serene image, we see laborers with their working animals, perhaps on their way to market, and a ruin as a romanticized background. How does this scene reflect the relationship between the Dutch people and the land? This photogravure, made by Andries Jager, presents a nostalgic view. The ruin in the backdrop reminds us of time and change, but also speaks to the continuity of rural life. The presence of the working class is essential to this image. Their labor is intertwined with the natural world. The artwork offers us a moment to reflect on the past, and consider the people and animals whose efforts have shaped our world.