Huis achter een heuvel 1892

Willem Cornelis Rip made this drawing, "Huis achter een heuvel," with graphite, on paper. Rip’s artistic practice evolved during a period of significant social and political change in the Netherlands. As the country modernized, artists like Rip sought to capture the essence of Dutch identity. There was a nostalgia for rural life and a return to landscape art, as it became a way of grounding oneself amidst the industrialization and urbanization of the Netherlands. In this landscape, we see a house nestled behind a hill. The lines are soft, the scene evokes a sense of tranquility, and the composition leads your eye gently across the page. The sketch emphasizes the serene and simple beauty of the Dutch countryside, offering a respite from the rapid changes of the time. It’s a subtle reminder of the value of finding peace in the everyday, and in the places we call home.