Een boot met een lading hooi 1820 - 1872

"Een boot met een lading hooi" (A Boat With a Cargo of Hay) is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Hendrik Abraham Klinkhamer (1810-1872) and is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum. The drawing, created sometime between 1820 and 1872, depicts a simple wooden boat filled with hay, likely en route to its destination. Klinkhamer’s detailed depiction of the boat, its cargo and the figures onboard provides a glimpse into the daily lives of those working on the waterways during this period. The drawing's delicate lines and subtle shading highlight the artist's keen eye for detail.