Kinderen bij een schuur 1811 - 1812

"Kinderen bij een schuur" (Children by a barn) is a detailed pen-and-ink drawing by Jacob Ernst Marcus, a Dutch artist known for his depictions of everyday life. This particular piece, dated 1811-1812, portrays a group of children, some playing and others resting, gathered outside a simple wooden barn. The composition, filled with figures and foliage, exemplifies Marcus's focus on rural scenes and his interest in capturing the essence of childhood. This work, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a poignant example of 19th-century Dutch Realism.