Rand van een bos 1874 - 1875

"Rand van een bos" (Edge of a Forest) is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist Willem Cornelis Rip, dated 1874 - 1875. The artwork, measuring 142 mm x 218 mm, depicts a woodland scene with delicate, expressive lines that evoke the texture and form of foliage and branches. The sketch's simplicity and focus on the natural world are characteristic of Rip's style, which often explored the beauty of the Dutch landscape through intimate, naturalistic drawings. The sketch is a study of form and light, demonstrating Rip's keen observation of nature and his ability to capture its essence with minimal detail.