Landschap met keien 1874

Willem Cornelis Rip’s “Landschap met keien” is a delicate pencil sketch from 1874. It depicts a landscape with a prominent rocky outcrop in the foreground, perhaps a riverbank. The light strokes and use of negative space create a sense of atmosphere and suggest a quiet, contemplative scene. The artist's use of hatching and shading adds volume and texture to the rocks, creating a sense of depth. Rip was a Dutch landscape artist known for his evocative sketches and paintings, often capturing the beauty of the natural world. This work is a prime example of his style, displaying his masterful use of line and light to convey a sense of place and emotion.