Stadsgezicht met boten op een kanaal 1822 - 1893

Willem (II) Troost’s “Stadsgezicht met boten op een kanaal,” a watercolor painting on paper, captures a Dutch cityscape with a canal, boats, and buildings in the background. This artwork, created between 1822 and 1893, showcases the artist’s quick, impressionistic style with a focus on capturing the essence of the scene rather than photorealistic details. Troost, born in 1812, was a renowned Dutch artist known for his watercolors and drawings. The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam houses this piece, offering viewers a glimpse into the everyday scenes of Dutch life in the 19th century.