Pad in een landschap 1848 - 1888

"Pad in een landschap" is a pencil sketch by Dutch painter Anton Mauve. Created sometime between 1848 and 1888, the work showcases Mauve's keen eye for detail in capturing the natural world. The delicate lines suggest a landscape scene, with a focus on the textured foliage and the subtle play of light and shadow. This preliminary sketch, housed at the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into Mauve's artistic process, revealing his masterful use of pencil to capture the essence of nature before translating it into his iconic oil paintings.