Wachtend koetsje, Berlijn 1888 1888

"Wachtend koetsje, Berlijn 1888" is a charcoal drawing by Dutch artist Theo Nieuwenhuis, created in 1888 and now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The drawing depicts a horse-drawn carriage, likely waiting in a Berlin street, captured in a loose, sketchy style that evokes the immediacy of the moment. Nieuwenhuis, known for his urban landscapes and figures, skillfully captures the atmosphere of 19th-century Berlin in this small, intimate work. The drawing's soft, shaded lines and subtle details, like the horse's lowered head, create a sense of quiet anticipation, leaving the viewer to imagine the scene's continuation.