Landschap met bebouwing 1866 - 1922

This sketch, "Landschap met bebouwing" by Willem Cornelis Rip, uses graphite on paper to depict a landscape with buildings. The drawing is divided across two pages of a sketchbook, creating a diptych effect. Notice how Rip uses energetic, loose lines to construct the scene, emphasizing the raw materiality of the graphite. The quick strokes and the sketch-like quality suggest an interest in capturing the fleeting essence of a place, rather than a detailed representation. The composition is sparse, almost minimal, with the horizon line clearly dividing the land from the sky. This division creates a sense of space and openness, yet the lack of detail invites a meditation on form and the basic elements of landscape. Rip challenges our expectations of traditional landscape art. He offers a contemporary re-evaluation of how we perceive and represent the world around us.