Vervallen boerenhoeve 1844 - 1845

"Vervallen boerenhoeve" (1844-1845) is a pencil drawing by Dutch Romantic painter Barend Cornelis Koekkoek. This detailed study captures a dilapidated farmhouse with a thatched roof, emphasizing the rustic and melancholic character of the scene. The drawing's simple composition and expressive brushwork highlight the natural beauty of the Dutch countryside. This artwork is currently part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.