Groep bomen in een heuvelachtig landschap 1852

"Groep bomen in een heuvelachtig landschap" (Group of Trees in a Hilly Landscape) is a 1852 pencil drawing by Dutch artist Maurits van den Kerkhoff. The artwork depicts a group of trees in a rolling landscape, with a prominent group of trees in the center of the composition, and a distant forest in the background. The trees are rendered with careful detail and shading, and the overall effect is one of tranquility and solitude. This artwork is a prime example of van den Kerkhoff's landscapes, which are characterized by their realistic details and serene atmosphere. The drawing exemplifies a popular subject within 19th-century Dutch art, with its emphasis on the beauty of nature and its ability to inspire awe and contemplation.