Buitenplaats 't Kleine Loo Possibly 1860 - 1868

Jan Gerard Smits, a Dutch artist known for his landscapes, created this watercolor titled "Buitenplaats 't Kleine Loo," likely between 1860 and 1868. The painting depicts a picturesque country house nestled amidst trees, with a path leading up to its entrance. The soft, muted colors and detailed rendering of the foliage contribute to the tranquil atmosphere of the scene, characteristic of the Romantic period in art. The figures in the foreground add a sense of scale and human connection to the landscape. This small-scale work, measuring 218 mm by 298 mm, showcases Smits's talent for capturing the beauty of the natural world.