Dutch Farmer's Dwelling near Helvoet

Description

A busy commercial center, Helvoet was situated on either side of a shipping chanel used by merchant craft and warships of the Dutch Navy. Farms and gardens occupied the surrounding lowlands. Again on May 16th, Bodmer sketched a view of a farmer's house during an afternoon excursion into the countryside.

Original German Title

Hollandische Bauer Wohnung bey Helvoet

Medium

watercolor and pencil on paper

Dimensions

6 3/8 x 8 5/8

Call No.

JAM.1986.49.1

Approximate Date of Creation

16th May 1832