Gracht met oude huizen 1870 - 1931

"Gracht met oude huizen" is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Willem Bastiaan Tholen. Created between 1870 and 1931, the artwork depicts a tranquil canal scene with traditional Dutch houses lining the banks. The drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the essence of a typical Dutch canal with its narrow waterway, cobblestone streets, and charming architecture. Tholen's masterful use of shading and detail evokes a sense of serenity and nostalgia, capturing the essence of life in a picturesque Dutch town.