Boerenhoeve aan het water 1825 - 1882

"Boerenhoeve aan het water" (Farmhouse by the Water), a drawing by Dutch artist Hermanus Koekkoek, depicts a quintessential Dutch landscape. The simple yet detailed composition, featuring a farmhouse with a thatched roof on the edge of a body of water, is characteristic of Koekkoek's style. The meticulous rendering of the surrounding trees, grasses, and water creates a peaceful and idyllic scene, typical of the Romanticism movement. The drawing, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates Koekkoek's mastery of landscape drawing and his ability to capture the essence of the Dutch countryside.