Schuit 1834 - 1903

Johan Hendrik Weissenbruch was a prominent Dutch painter known for his atmospheric landscapes. This pencil sketch, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a quick study of a bridge, likely a bridge in the Netherlands. Weissenbruch’s use of light and shadow in the sketch, as well as the loose, suggestive lines, give viewers a sense of the bridge's architectural form. It is a glimpse into Weissenbruch’s creative process and demonstrates the artist’s interest in capturing the essence of his subjects through rapid sketches.