Houthakker bij een omgehakte boom 1848 - 1888

"Houthakker bij een omgehakte boom" (Woodcutter by a felled tree) is a pencil drawing by Anton Mauve, dating from 1848-1888. The artwork, held at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a rough sketch of a woodcutter with his axe, perhaps resting by the stump of a tree. The drawing's simplicity and use of gestural lines reflects Mauve's early artistic development, emphasizing the raw energy of the subject rather than precise detail. This artwork is a valuable glimpse into the working life of a woodcutter and the development of Mauve's artistic practice.