Omgevallen boom 1896 - 1897

willemcornelisrip

amateur sketch

light pencil work

pen sketch

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

"Omgevallen boom" (Fallen Tree) is a charcoal sketch by Dutch artist Willem Cornelis Rip, dated 1896-1897. Rip's work is known for its expressive lines and intimate subject matter. This small sketch captures a moment of nature, a fallen tree amidst a tangle of branches and foliage. The rapid strokes and loose composition suggest a quick study, highlighting Rip's keen observation of the natural world. The sketch's simplicity and directness further reveal Rip's artistic process, showcasing the raw energy and immediacy of his style.