The windmill 1950

"The Windmill" is an etching by Vilhelm Blomquist, created in 1950 and currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The print depicts a windmill, its sails folded, set against a simplified background. Blomquist's masterful use of line creates a sense of depth and texture, highlighting the intricate details of the windmill's structure. The artwork's small size emphasizes the intimacy of the scene, inviting viewers to contemplate the quiet beauty of this rural subject.