Man Sitting Under Trees c. 1877

"Man Sitting Under Trees" is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Hendrik Pieter Koekkoek, created around 1877. This small-scale work, currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, depicts a lone figure seated beneath a grove of trees. The delicate lines and subtle shading create a sense of tranquility and solitude. The composition, with its emphasis on verticality and light, is typical of Koekkoek's landscapes, which often feature verdant forests and tranquil scenes.