Boerderij met een rieten dak 1896 - 1897

Willem Cornelis Rip's "Boerderij met een rieten dak," created between 1896 and 1897, is a pencil sketch depicting a farmhouse with a thatched roof. This small, detailed drawing, measuring 113 mm in height and 159 mm in width, captures the essence of rural Dutch life, highlighting the distinctive architectural features of a traditional thatched farmhouse. The sketch showcases Rip's talent for capturing the textures and details of his subjects through the use of fine lines and shading. This artwork provides a glimpse into the life of the Dutch people and their connection to the land.