Koetspaarden op een stadsplein bij avond 1881 - 1938

"Koetspaarden op een stadsplein bij avond" (Coach Horses on a City Square at Night), created between 1881 and 1938 by Dutch artist Maurits Niekerk (1871-1940), is a small etching that captures a fleeting moment in urban life. The print features a horse-drawn carriage in the foreground, silhouetted against a backdrop of buildings and streetlights. The artist's use of dark tones and heavy lines evokes a sense of mystery and nighttime atmosphere, drawing viewers into the scene and inviting them to ponder the bustling life of the city. Niekerk's work often depicts the city and its inhabitants, capturing the everyday moments and experiences of urban life.