Dorpsgezicht met vrouw met kruiwagen 1864 - 1892

"Dorpsgezicht met vrouw met kruiwagen" (Village Scene with a Woman with a Wheelbarrow) is a watercolor painting by Dutch artist Jan van Essen, created between 1864 and 1892. It depicts a woman in traditional clothing pushing a wheelbarrow along a dirt road lined with quaint, thatched-roof cottages. The soft, muted tones and brushstrokes, characteristic of Van Essen's style, capture the quiet, contemplative atmosphere of rural life in the Netherlands. This intimate scene, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the daily routines of the working class during this period.