Huizen op een dijk 1834 - 1903

"Huizen op een dijk" (Houses on a dike) is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist Johan Hendrik Weissenbruch, known for his landscapes and cityscapes. This artwork, created between 1834 and 1903, showcases Weissenbruch's characteristic loose and expressive style. The sketch depicts a simplified view of houses on a dike, suggesting a scene of daily life in the Dutch countryside. The emphasis on lines and textures, rather than precise detail, creates a sense of atmosphere and immediacy, capturing the essence of the subject matter. This drawing is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offering a glimpse into Weissenbruch's artistic process and his fascination with the Dutch landscape.