Figuur op een pad in een landschap 1848 - 1888

"Figuur op een pad in een landschap" (Figure on a path in a landscape) is a graphite drawing created by Anton Mauve between 1848 and 1888. This sketch, now in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a lone figure walking on a path through a landscape. Mauve, known for his melancholic and atmospheric landscapes, captures the quietness and vastness of the scene with delicate lines. This quick study reveals Mauve’s interest in capturing the nuances of light and shadow, typical of his later works.