Drie boomstammen 1848 - 1888

"Drie boomstammen" (Three Tree Trunks) is a graphite drawing by the Dutch artist Anton Mauve, created between 1848 and 1888. This quick sketch, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the essence of nature with its simple lines and subtle shading. Mauve, known for his landscapes and depictions of rural life, often used sketches like this to study the form and structure of his subjects before incorporating them into larger paintings. The drawing's loose and gestural style reflects the artist's spontaneous observation of the natural world.