Twee boten langs de kant bij een dorp met windmolen 1882

Henri François Schaefels’s etching, "Twee boten langs de kant bij een dorp met windmolen," from 1882, depicts a Dutch village scene. The etching, which measures 160 mm by 235 mm, showcases the artist’s meticulous attention to detail, particularly in the depiction of the two boats docked along the canal, the windmill, and the village buildings beyond. The composition, with its focus on the boats and their immediate surroundings, creates a sense of intimacy and stillness. Schaefels's work is a fine example of 19th-century Dutch etching, highlighting the charm and tranquility of everyday life in rural Holland.