Landschap met kale bomen en houthakkers c. 1896

"Landschap met kale bomen en houthakkers" (Landscape with bare trees and woodcutters) is an etching by Willem de Zwart, created around 1896. The artwork depicts a serene woodland scene with a cluster of tall, slender trees against a sky filled with delicate clouds. The thin lines of the etching create a sense of depth and detail, with the artist's attention to light and shadow enhancing the realism of the scene. The figures of woodcutters, barely visible in the foreground, add a human element to the otherwise peaceful landscape. De Zwart was known for his masterful use of etching techniques, which he employed to capture the subtle nuances of nature.