Boomstammen bij een haven 1916

"Boomstammen bij een haven" (Tree trunks at a harbor) is an etching by Maurits van der Valk created in 1916. This work depicts a close-up view of tree trunks along a harbor shore, with the masts of ships visible in the distance. Van der Valk, a Dutch artist known for his atmospheric landscapes and cityscapes, captures the details of the rough bark and the shadows cast by the trees in this etching. The simplicity of the composition and the use of tonal values contribute to the melancholic atmosphere of the scene, evocative of a quiet moment at the edge of a bustling harbor. This etching is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.