Twee bomen voor een hek 1848 - 1888

"Twee bomen voor een hek" is a pencil sketch on paper by Anton Mauve, a prominent Dutch painter known for his landscapes and animal depictions. Created between 1848 and 1888, this preliminary sketch showcases Mauve's talent for capturing the essence of nature in a minimalist style. The loose, gestural lines suggest two trees silhouetted against a fence, with a minimal amount of detail, emphasizing the artist's focus on capturing the overall mood and atmosphere of the scene. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, this drawing is a rare glimpse into Mauve's creative process, revealing the artist's early explorations of landscape themes that would later become central to his mature work.