Straat met figuren op een brug over het water 1849 - 1895

This pencil sketch titled "Straat met figuren op een brug over het water" by Willem Koekkoek is a quick study of a street scene. The artist, known for his landscapes, captures the essence of a bridge over water with figures standing on it. The sketch's simplicity and quick lines highlight the artist's observational skills. Koekkoek was a prolific Dutch landscape artist, renowned for his detailed depictions of nature and his ability to capture the beauty of his surroundings. This artwork is an example of his working process, where he used sketches like this to later develop into more finished paintings.