Huizen en een boom aan een waterkant c. 1873

This preliminary sketch, created by Johannes Bosboom, depicts a landscape scene with houses and a tree along a waterfront, possibly a canal or river. This pencil drawing, dated circa 1873, demonstrates the artist's initial ideation process for a more detailed and finished painting. Bosboom, known for his evocative depictions of Dutch landscapes, often focused on architectural elements and natural features. The simplicity of the lines in this sketch suggests a quick study, capturing the essence of the scene before developing it further. "Huizen en een boom aan een waterkant" is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.