Waterput en een boerenhut c. 1780 - 1800

This pen and ink drawing by Barend Hendrik Thier, dated circa 1780-1800, depicts a well with a wooden frame and a thatched roof, and a small, dilapidated hut. The artist's interest in the details of rural life and his attention to the textures of wood, straw, and stone are evident. The loose, sketchy style of the drawing is characteristic of Thier's work and suggests a rapid execution, perhaps made in the field. The inclusion of a barrel near the well suggests the well's practical purpose as a source of water for the farm or village. This work provides a glimpse into the daily life of the Dutch countryside in the late 18th century, capturing a moment of everyday activity in a simple, yet expressive, manner.