Oude bakkerij in Maxen bij Dresden by Raden Saleh

Oude bakkerij in Maxen bij Dresden c. 1824 - 1880

landscape illustration sketch

light pencil work

quirky sketch

pen sketch

pencil sketch

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

initial sketch

This pencil drawing, titled "Oude bakkerij in Maxen bij Dresden," depicts a quaint, aged bakery nestled amidst greenery, painted by the renowned Indonesian-Dutch artist Raden Saleh. Created between 1824 and 1880, the work showcases Saleh's deft handling of light and shadow, rendering the rustic charm of the building with delicate detail. The piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Saleh's versatility as an artist who masterfully captured both the grandeur of nature and the intimate details of everyday life.