Landschap met bomen 1848 - 1888

"Landschap met bomen," a pencil sketch by Anton Mauve, is a quick study of a landscape featuring trees. Executed in a loose and gestural style, the work demonstrates Mauve's talent for capturing the essence of nature with minimal lines. The artist's quick, expressive marks suggest the movement of wind through foliage and the depth of the landscape. This simple yet evocative drawing exemplifies Mauve's ability to evoke a sense of place through fleeting observations of nature. The piece is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, offering viewers a glimpse into the artistic process of one of the Netherlands' most celebrated landscape painters.