Rivierlandschap 1900 - 1931

"Rivierlandschap," a pencil sketch by Willem Bastiaan Tholen, created between 1900 and 1931, depicts a landscape with a focus on the texture and form of trees along a riverbank. This work, now held in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Tholen's exploration of natural elements, a characteristic of his artistic style known as the Hague School. The artist's use of light and shadow, combined with the abstract and expressive lines, creates a captivating visual experience, drawing the viewer's eye to the interplay of nature's details.