Boereninterieur met een gezin rondom een tafel 1854 - 1914

Albert Neuhuys created this drawing with pencil on paper. It captures a family gathering around a table, rendered in delicate lines and subtle shading. The composition is notable for its intimate arrangement, drawing us into the scene's quiet domesticity. The formal structure is particularly interesting. Neuhuys uses a network of fine lines to define forms, but also to suggest depth and texture. The table acts as a central anchor, grounding the figures. Around this, the artist employs hatching and cross-hatching to create tonal variations, giving volume to the figures and objects. Notice how the light seems to filter in, casting subtle shadows that enhance the sense of space. The drawing’s strength lies in how Neuhuys uses these formal elements to evoke a mood of serene contemplation. The deliberate use of line and shading transforms a simple interior scene into a study of familial connection and the beauty of everyday life.