Pad naar een groep plattelandswoningen c. 1886 - 1888

This is a pencil drawing by Anton Mauve, a Dutch painter and draughtsman known for his landscapes and scenes of rural life. This piece, "Pad naar een groep plattelandswoningen," is a study for a larger work and showcases Mauve's skilled use of hatching to create a sense of depth and texture. The viewer is led towards a group of rural houses, with the path receding into the distance, emphasizing the tranquility of the countryside. The simple composition and loose lines give the drawing a sense of immediacy, capturing a fleeting moment in time. This work, dated c. 1886-1888, was created just a few years before Mauve's untimely death in 1888. This drawing is now housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.