Drie ruiters in een bos 1848 - 1888

"Drie ruiters in een bos" (Three Riders in a Forest) is a pencil drawing by Anton Mauve, a prominent Dutch artist known for his landscapes and animal paintings. Created between 1848 and 1888, this artwork showcases Mauve's signature style of loose, gestural lines and expressive brushwork. The composition focuses on three figures, likely riders, partially obscured by a dense, forested backdrop. The sketchy, almost abstract lines of the trees create a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer's attention to the figures within the woods. The drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures Mauve's fascination with the natural world and his ability to convey emotion through his swift and intuitive mark-making.