Boom en een portret van een man c. 1825 - 1829

This pencil sketch by Andreas Schelfhout, a renowned Dutch landscape painter, captures a fleeting moment in nature. Dated c. 1825-1829, the artwork features a partially sketched figure of a man and a tree, suggesting a study for a larger composition. The loose, gestural lines and unfinished nature of the drawing highlight Schelfhout's interest in capturing the essence of his subjects with immediacy and spontaneity. This particular sketch, found in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into Schelfhout's creative process, illustrating his skill in capturing both the human form and the natural world.