Landschap met eik 1857

"Landschap met eik" (Landscape with Oak) is a pencil drawing on paper by the Dutch artist Paul Joseph Constantin Gabriël, created in 1857. This artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a study in light and shadow, capturing the natural beauty of a single oak tree standing tall amidst a landscape of smaller trees and shrubs. The precise details and delicate shading in the drawing showcase Gabriël's talent for capturing the subtle nuances of nature. This piece exemplifies the Romantic movement's fascination with the natural world and its emphasis on individual expression in landscape art.