Bomen aan een waterkant c. 1891

"Bomen aan een waterkant" (Trees on a Waterfront), a circa 1891 pencil drawing by Egbert Rubertus Derk Schaap, depicts a serene landscape scene. The artist uses loose, gestural lines to capture the forms of trees lining a riverbank. The simplicity of the composition and the expressive lines are characteristic of Schaap’s style, which often featured naturalistic subjects rendered with a loose, impressionistic touch. This drawing serves as a glimpse into Schaap's creative process, demonstrating his keen observation of nature and his ability to capture the essence of a scene with minimal detail.