Landscape 

"Landscape" is a preliminary sketch by German artist Peter Becker, born in 1828. The drawing, held in the Städel Museum, showcases Becker's initial ideas for a landscape painting, with gestural lines outlining trees, hills, and possibly a distant village. This work offers a glimpse into Becker's creative process, illustrating the artist's evolving vision for a final composition. The sketch's simplicity and focus on basic forms highlight the artist's initial exploration of the subject. This preliminary study allows art lovers to appreciate the artist's process and provides insight into the development of the artist's final composition.