Landschap met een kale boom 1870 - 1923

"Landschap met een kale boom" is a pencil drawing by Willem Witsen, created between 1870 and 1923. The artwork depicts a simple landscape featuring a bare tree, showcasing Witsen's penchant for capturing the raw beauty of nature through minimalist means. This small-scale drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the artist's practice, revealing his observational skills and ability to convey atmosphere with just a few strokes. The drawing's muted tones and loose lines create a sense of solitude and tranquility, reflecting Witsen's affinity for Dutch landscapes and his mastery of the expressive potential of pencil on paper.