Kartrekkend paard met ruiter 1809 - 1837

"Kartrekkend paard met ruiter" (Horse Pulling a Cart with a Rider), is an etching by Dutch artist Pieter Bartholomeusz. Barbiers, dating from between 1809 and 1837. The artwork, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, depicts a rural scene with a man riding a horse that is pulling a cart. The small size (110 mm x 90 mm) and simple yet detailed etching style capture the everyday life of rural communities in the early 19th century, offering a glimpse into the working class and their relationship with animals.