Landschap met wolkenlucht c. 1884 - 1887

"Landschap met wolkenlucht" is a landscape sketch by Dutch artist Willem Witsen, dated between 1884 and 1887. The artwork, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, features a landscape scene with a strong vertical tree trunk dominating the left side of the composition. The right side suggests a cloudy sky with light strokes of charcoal creating a sense of depth and texture. Witsen's sketches often reflect his interest in capturing the natural world with simple yet expressive lines, indicative of his realist style.