Schets van huizen 1886

"Schets van huizen" (Sketch of houses), a pencil and watercolor sketch by Dutch artist Jan H.L. Hanau, depicts a simple scene of a house with a thatched roof and several trees along the edge of a canal. This artwork, created in 1886, showcases Hanau's signature style of depicting landscapes in a simplified and delicate manner, emphasizing the beauty of the Dutch countryside. The use of subtle washes of watercolor adds a touch of warmth and depth to the sketch, making it a captivating piece that invites the viewer to imagine the quiet tranquility of the scene.