Man met paard en wagen op het strand 1834 - 1911

"Man met paard en wagen op het strand" (Man with Horse and Cart on the Beach) is a watercolor painting by Dutch artist Jozef Israëls, created between 1834 and 1911. The painting captures a simple scene of a man and his horse and cart standing on a vast, sandy beach, set against a backdrop of a distant sea and a cloudy sky. The painting's muted colors and realistic depiction of the scene are characteristic of Israëls' style, which often focused on everyday life and the working class. This intimate portrayal of a man and his horse on the beach reflects Israëls' interest in depicting moments of quiet solitude and contemplation.