Aan de kust van de Zuiderzee 1878

"Aan de kust van de Zuiderzee" (1878) by Charles Rochussen (1814-1894) depicts a scene of people gathered at the Dutch coast, a popular subject in the artist's oeuvre. This watercolor painting, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Rochussen's skill in capturing the subtle nuances of light and shadow, giving the work a sense of realism. The figures, rendered with delicate detail, are likely a depiction of everyday life during the 19th century in the Netherlands. This work is a valuable example of Dutch landscape painting and its social commentary.