Trekschuit c. 1830

aged paper

toned paper

homemade paper

pale palette

muted colour palette

ink paper printed

personal sketchbook

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Trekschuit" is a print by Paulus Lauters, created in 1830. The artwork depicts a traditional Dutch "trekschuit," or canal boat, drawn by horses. The print captures the daily life of 19th-century Netherlands, showcasing the importance of waterways for transportation. The artwork is a fine example of the Realism movement, known for its focus on everyday scenes and honest depictions of life. Lauters's detailed work, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the history of Dutch transportation.