Boom in weiland c. 1826

"Boom in weiland" (Tree in a Meadow) is an etching created by Adrianus van der Koogh around 1826. This artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a solitary, majestic tree standing in a field, showcasing van der Koogh's talent for capturing the beauty of nature. The intricate detail in the tree's branches and leaves, rendered in a subtle range of grayscale, speaks to the artist's meticulous approach to etching. This piece exemplifies the Romantic era's appreciation for the sublime and the power of the natural world.