Kinderen in het gras aan de waterkant bij een boerderij 1841 - 1874

"Kinderen in het gras aan de waterkant bij een boerderij" (Children in the grass by the water's edge near a farm), created between 1841 and 1874 by Dutch artist Willem Hendrik Stam, is a charming black and white print that captures a peaceful rural scene. The artwork depicts a group of children playing by a stream, while a woman tends to livestock in the distance. The detailed depiction of the children, animals and the farmhouse in a realistic style captures the essence of rural life in 19th century Netherlands. The print is currently held in the Rijksmuseum and serves as a wonderful example of Stam's meticulous detail and sensitive observation of nature.