Wolkenlucht boven een landschap met molen 1891 - 1892

This pencil sketch, “Wolkenlucht boven een landschap met molen”, by Dutch artist Willem Cornelis Rip, is a simple but striking study of a landscape. Created between 1891 and 1892, the composition uses minimal detail to evoke a sense of space and atmosphere. Rip's loose, gestural lines suggest a windmill, hills, and the rolling clouds above. The work, measuring only 101 mm by 157 mm, is a testament to Rip's ability to capture the essence of a scene with economical means. It offers a glimpse into the artist's working process and reveals his focus on capturing the fleeting beauty of the natural world.