Herberg aan de Theems 1869 - 1872

Sir Francis Seymour Haden's etching "Herberg aan de Theems" (1869-1872) depicts a serene scene of the River Thames, with multiple boats sailing on the water, a riverside village in the background and two figures in the foreground collecting their fishing nets. This work of art, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Haden's mastery of etching, a technique he championed throughout his career, producing works that capture the quiet beauty of the natural world. The detail and tone of the etching, with its atmospheric haze and subtle use of light and shadow, gives the viewer a sense of the serenity of the scene.