Kale bomen c. 1944 - 1990

"Kale bomen" (Bare Trees) is an etching by Dutch artist Kees Stoop, dated c. 1944 - 1990. This minimalist landscape is notable for its use of fine lines to depict a row of bare trees against a pale background, creating a sense of depth and isolation. This artwork, currently held in the Rijksmuseum, is a prime example of Stoop's signature style of landscape illustration, which emphasizes stark outlines and subtle gradations of light and shadow.