Veranda met houten overkapping 1840

Johannes Tavenraat sketched "Veranda met houten overkapping", a work capturing the architectural details of a wooden veranda, in the 19th century. At the time, the Netherlands was experiencing a period of relative peace and economic growth. In the 19th-century Dutch society, class divisions were pronounced, with a clear distinction between the wealthy elite and the working class. The veranda would likely have been a feature of a more affluent home, symbolizing a certain level of social status and comfort. Tavenraat's choice to depict this subject matter reflects an interest in the everyday life and material culture of his time. The sketch, with its emphasis on structure and form, invites us to consider the ways in which domestic spaces shape our experiences and reflect our identities. What stories do these quiet, intimate spaces hold?