Schuur met openstaande deuren en een dorpsgezicht 1848 - 1888

"Schuur met openstaande deuren en een dorpsgezicht" (Barn with Open Doors and a Village View) is a pencil sketch by Anton Mauve, dating from between 1848 and 1888. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a fleeting moment of observation, showcasing Mauve’s mastery of light and shade through delicate lines. The left side focuses on the open door of a barn, leading the eye towards the right where a distant village emerges, evoking a sense of tranquility and simplicity typical of Mauve's style.