Kanalen i Bruxelles 1866

"Kanalen i Bruxelles" (The Canals of Brussels), a watercolor on paper by Johan Barthold Jongkind from 1866, depicts a bustling canal scene in Brussels, Belgium. The artist captures the urban landscape with a focus on the buildings lining the canal, rendered in muted tones with quick, gestural brushstrokes. Jongkind was known for his evocative depictions of cityscapes, and this artwork is a prime example of his skill in capturing the atmosphere and movement of urban life. The painting is now part of the collection of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark.