Dorpshuizen langs de kade 1894

"Dorpshuizen langs de kade" (Village Houses Along the Quay) is an etching by Frans Hens, created in 1894. The print depicts a scene of simple houses bordering a waterway, a single figure standing on a ramp leading to the water's edge. Two small boats are docked nearby. The artist captures the scene with a loose, expressive style, emphasizing the light and shadow patterns. Hens's work is often characterized by its depictions of everyday life in his native Belgium, and this piece demonstrates his skill in portraying a sense of tranquility and atmospheric depth.