Boten op een kanaal 1842 - 1843

"Boten op een kanaal" (Boats on a Canal), an 1842-1843 lithograph by Charles Rochussen, depicts a serene Dutch canal scene. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the tranquility of the waterway with meticulously rendered details. The composition showcases a narrow canal lined with buildings and trees, and the boats gently navigate the waters. The subtle use of shading and light enhances the overall sense of peace and naturalism. This depiction of everyday life in the Netherlands reflects Rochussen's mastery of the picturesque style, popular in 19th-century landscape art.