Droog beekje in het bos 1821 - 1891

"Droog beekje in het bos" (Dry Creek in the Woods) is an 1821-1891 painting by Dutch artist Guillaume Anne van der Brugghen (1812-1891). The work depicts a serene forest scene with a dry creek bed winding through the lush greenery. Van der Brugghen's detailed brushstrokes capture the textures of the trees, foliage, and ground, creating a realistic and inviting representation of the natural world. The painting's intimate scale and focus on a specific, quiet moment in nature are characteristic of the Romantic period, emphasizing the power of nature to inspire and evoke emotion in the viewer.