Man op een dijk bij Reeuwijk Possibly 1866 - 1929

This graphite drawing by Willem Cornelis Rip depicts a man standing on a dike near Reeuwijk. Created between 1866 and 1929, the sketch displays Rip's signature style of loose, gestural lines and soft shading. The artist, known for his landscapes and rural scenes, captures the atmospheric beauty of the Dutch countryside. The drawing's unfinished quality suggests a study or a quick sketch made on location, highlighting the fleeting nature of the artist's observation. Rip, born in 1856 and passing in 1922, was a prolific artist who documented the everyday life of his time, contributing to the rich legacy of Dutch landscape painting.