Paardenkar en figuren op een pad langs een vaart Possibly 1876 - 1877

This pencil sketch, "Paardenkar en figuren op een pad langs een vaart," by Willem Cornelis Rip, dating from between 1876 and 1877, depicts a horse-drawn cart on a path beside a canal. The artist captures the atmospheric quality of the scene, with a focus on the bare trees and the faint outline of figures in the distance. The simple composition and loose lines highlight the quick, gestural style of Rip's work, characteristic of a sketch. This intimate drawing reveals Rip's keen observation of Dutch landscapes and his ability to capture the essence of a moment with just a few strokes.