Kustlandschap met palissade 1855

Johan Conrad Greive created this coastal landscape with a palisade using graphite. The drawing captures a serene, almost melancholic scene dominated by horizontal lines: the shoreline, the distant pier, and the tranquil water, all contributing to a sense of stillness. The composition is divided into three distinct bands. In the foreground, vertical wooden posts form a rhythmic barrier, leading the eye towards two small sailboats gently floating on the water. In the distance, a barely visible pier stretches into the sea, adding depth and perspective. Greive masterfully employs subtle gradations of tone to create a soft, atmospheric effect. The sketch evokes a sense of quiet contemplation, almost as if inviting the viewer to reflect on the passage of time and the transient nature of the coastal environment. The use of line and form work together to create a cohesive, unified whole, demonstrating the artist’s formal skill and sensitivity to the natural world.