L'arbre 1913

"L'arbre" is a 1913 etching by Dutch artist Lodewijk Schelfhout, depicting a stylized landscape with a large tree dominating the center. The work, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases Schelfhout's interest in abstracting natural forms through simplified geometric shapes and lines, a characteristic of early 20th-century Modernist art. This technique creates a sense of depth and dynamism within the composition. The etching's dark tones and emphasis on line lend it a stark yet expressive quality, highlighting Schelfhout's innovative approach to landscape depiction.