Paal aan een waterkant c. 1879

"Paal aan een waterkant" is a simple pencil sketch by Dutch artist Theo Hanrath, created circa 1879. The drawing depicts a rural landscape with a single post standing in the foreground, likely marking a pathway or boundary along a water's edge. Hanrath's loose and gestural lines evoke a sense of immediacy, capturing a fleeting moment in nature. His style, influenced by the Dutch Impressionist movement, focuses on capturing the essence of a scene rather than meticulous detail. This work demonstrates Hanrath's talent for observing and translating the natural world with a sensitivity and immediacy that characterized his artistic practice.