Boom bij een hek c. 1869

Jozef Israëls's "Boom bij een hek" is a graphite drawing of a tree near a fence, created around 1869. The drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a simple yet evocative scene. The artist's loose strokes convey the texture of the bark and branches, while the delicate lines suggest the foliage. The fence in the background adds a sense of depth and context to the composition, emphasizing the natural setting. Israëls's preference for depicting everyday life and landscapes is evident in this work, reflecting his interest in realism.