Man in een roeiboot 1880 - 1926

"Man in een roeiboot" (Man in a Rowboat), a small oil on canvas painting by Herman Wolbers, depicts a solitary figure rowing across a tranquil canal. The painting, completed between 1880 and 1926, captures the peaceful Dutch landscape with its muted colors and subtle brushstrokes. The figure, clad in a dark coat, sits in a wooden boat, his oar dipped in the water, while a distant shoreline with trees and brushstrokes depicting reeds and grasses create a sense of quietude. Wolbers, known for his landscapes and genre scenes, masterfully evokes the atmosphere of a rural Dutch waterway. The painting, measuring just 26.9 cm in height and 41.1 cm in width, offers a glimpse into the artist's fascination with nature and its subtle beauty.