Boerenhoeve aan de waterrand 1831 - 1897

"Boerenhoeve aan de waterrand" (Farmhouse by the Water's Edge) is a black and white etching created by Martinus Antonius Kuytenbrouwer Jr. between 1831 and 1897. The etching portrays a farmhouse nestled amidst a landscape of rolling hills and a stream running through the foreground. Kuytenbrouwer Jr., a prominent Dutch artist, is known for his detailed renderings of rural scenes, often capturing the everyday life of the Dutch people. The etching, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, provides a glimpse into the rural life of the Netherlands in the 19th century, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing light and shadow, as well as the beauty of the natural world.