Landschap 1848 - 1888

Anton Mauve’s “Landschap” (Landscape), a pencil drawing on paper, is a quick sketch of a landscape. The piece was created between 1848 and 1888, during Mauve’s prolific career. The drawing is a study in light and shadow, using gestural lines to capture the form of a tree and a hill. The loose, expressive lines convey the immediacy of a sketch and the artist’s keen eye for capturing the essence of a scene. The drawing, held in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Mauve’s interest in the natural world and the beauty of everyday landscapes.