Abklatsch van een krijttekening 1874 - 1925

"Abklatsch van een krijttekening" is a graphite drawing by Dutch artist Jan Veth, housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts a landscape scene with a large tree in the foreground, suggesting a focus on nature's details and a fleeting moment captured in time. This work is characteristic of Veth's style, known for its delicate lines and subtle shading. Veth, a prominent figure in Dutch art, lived from 1864 to 1925 and is recognized for his landscapes, cityscapes and portraiture. The artwork is likely a study or a preliminary sketch for a larger painting, a common practice in the artistic process.