Ruiter tussen twee bomen 1848 - 1888

"Ruiter tussen twee bomen" is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist Anton Mauve, created between 1848 and 1888 and currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts a rider on horseback, possibly a shepherd, moving through a landscape with two trees flanking him. The sketch is characterized by Mauve's signature light touch and the suggestive, impressionistic style he is known for. This is a typical example of Mauve's prolific sketching practice which involved capturing fleeting moments of rural life, focusing on the interplay of light and shadow.