Polderlandschap met molen en stoomtrein 1829 - 1866

Johannes Franciscus Hoppenbrouwers’ “Polderlandschap met molen en stoomtrein,” a delicate pencil sketch on paper, captures a quintessential Dutch landscape in the 19th century. Created between 1829 and 1866, this drawing showcases the artist’s keen eye for detail, portraying a windmill, a steam train, and a polder landscape. Hoppenbrouwers’ work is characterized by its simple yet evocative style, highlighting the beauty of everyday scenes and the transition towards industrialization in the Netherlands. This piece, now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, is a testament to the artist’s enduring fascination with the changing Dutch landscape.