Huisjes aan een dorpsweg 1864 - 1936

"Huisjes aan een dorpsweg" (Houses on a Village Road) is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Jan van Essen, created between 1864 and 1936. The drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a simple scene of rustic houses and trees. Van Essen, known for his landscape and genre works, uses loose, expressive lines to convey the atmosphere of a quiet village setting, capturing a moment of tranquility in a seemingly mundane scene. The piece is a testament to his skill in capturing the beauty of everyday life.