Doorbraak van de Waaldijk 1835 - 1898

"Doorbraak van de Waaldijk" is a lithograph by Gerardus Johannes Bos, depicting a view of the breached Waal dike near the village of Graal, Netherlands. The scene shows the aftermath of the flood, with a ruined house, exposed tree roots, and a flooded landscape. The artist uses a muted palette of browns and grays to create a somber and melancholic mood, emphasizing the destructive power of nature. This artwork is a valuable historical document, capturing the aftermath of a significant flood event in the Netherlands.