Dorpstafereel te Laroche 1888

"Dorpstafereel te Laroche" (Village Scene in Laroche) is a watercolor painting by Carel Nicolaas Storm van 's-Gravesande, created in 1888. This work depicts a scene of a village in Laroche, likely in France. The painting features a cluster of buildings, with a "Casino" prominently displayed on one building, suggesting a popular gathering spot. The scene is filled with figures, likely villagers going about their daily lives, and there are a number of horse-drawn carts, emphasizing the importance of transportation in this period. The watercolor medium provides a delicate and atmospheric quality to the painting, capturing the soft lighting and the overall tranquility of the village setting.