Landschap met een boom 1834 - 1911

Jozef Israëls, a prominent Dutch painter known for his realist style, created this landscape drawing, "Landschap met een boom," sometime between 1834 and 1911. This pencil sketch, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a serene scene with a focus on a single tree, its branches reaching toward the sky, and the surrounding landscape. The work is characterized by loose, gestural lines, emphasizing a sense of immediacy and the artist's direct engagement with nature. Israëls' focus on everyday life and the beauty of the ordinary is evident in this piece, showcasing his mastery of capturing the subtle nuances of light and shadow.