Schwarzwaldlandschaft, Blick über hügelige Wiesen auf höhere Berge 

Hans Thoma's landscape drawing invites us into a world rendered in delicate watercolor washes and precise pencil lines. The composition, a cascade of hills receding into a mountainous backdrop, evokes a sense of serene depth. Thoma employs a limited palette of greens, blues, and browns, creating a harmonious balance that softly guides the eye through the landscape. The meandering paths and subtle gradations of tone give the scene a dreamlike quality. Note how the textures shift between the smooth, blended washes of the sky and the sharply defined foliage. The use of line creates subtle shadows, shaping the form of the hills. This piece reflects the artist's interest in capturing the emotional resonance of nature. The landscape transcends a mere depiction of scenery, inviting us to contemplate the relationship between the individual and the natural world. Its quietness is its power.