Landschap met knotwilgen, in het water een roeiboot met een totebel 1854 - 1911

Adrien Le Mayeur de Merprés made this landscape with knot willows and a boat on the water with pen in the Netherlands. This drawing offers an interesting glimpse into the Dutch countryside and its representation in art. Made during a period of significant social and economic change in the Netherlands, it invites us to consider the cultural values that shaped the artistic production of the time. The Netherlands, with its unique geography of waterways, has always had a close relationship with its landscape. The image of the boat may reflect the importance of water for transportation and trade in Dutch society. By studying the art of this period alongside other historical sources, we can gain a better understanding of the complex relationship between art and society in the Netherlands. The social conditions prevalent at the time of its creation will provide an insight into the purpose of its design.