Schets van een boerenwagen 1848 - 1865

"Schets van een boerenwagen," a quick pencil sketch on paper by Gerard Bilders, captures the essence of a farmer's wagon. The artist, known for his meticulous realism, created this study between 1848 and 1865, a short time before his untimely death. While the artwork is a simple sketch, it shows Bilders' keen observation and ability to capture movement in the composition. The drawing, now located in the Rijksmuseum, provides insight into the artist's creative process, highlighting the importance of preliminary sketches in his artistic practice.