Door een noordwesterstorm ontwortelde boom 1874

"Door een noordwesterstorm ontwortelde boom" (A tree uprooted by a northwesterly storm) is a pencil drawing by Willem Cornelis Rip, created in 1874. The drawing depicts a fallen tree trunk with gnarled roots and branches, lying on the ground with a small tree sprouting from the top. The simple composition and delicate lines create a poignant image of nature's resilience and the power of the storm. Rip's realistic portrayal captures the detail of the tree's texture and the natural landscape, highlighting his skill in depicting the beauty and fragility of the natural world.