Landschap met trein 1844 - 1896

"Landschap met trein" (Landscape with train) is a sepia-toned drawing by Willem de Famars Testas, dating from 1844 to 1896. The piece depicts a steam locomotive pulling a train across the landscape, with a focus on the train's prominent silhouette against a cloudy sky. The drawing showcases Testas' skill in capturing the movement and power of the emerging technology of the steam engine, while also emphasizing the natural beauty of the landscape. This drawing serves as a testament to the changing world of 19th-century Europe, where the industrial revolution was rapidly transforming transportation and communication.