Landlieden bij een kar 1819 - 1881

"Landlieden bij een kar" (Country People by a Cart) is a pencil drawing by Johannes Tavenraat, a Dutch artist known for his depictions of rural life. Created between 1819 and 1881, the artwork captures a scene of everyday life in the Dutch countryside. It showcases a cart laden with hay bales, with figures interacting around it. The drawing is characterized by its meticulous detail and realistic representation of figures and landscape, illustrating Tavenraat's keen observation of his surroundings. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, "Landlieden bij een kar" offers a glimpse into the daily activities and social interactions of rural communities in the Netherlands during the 19th century.