Zittende man in het gras tussen de bomen c. 1916

"Zittende man in het gras tussen de bomen" (c. 1916) is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist Reijer Stolk (1896-1945). The sketch, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a seated figure amidst a landscape of trees and grass. Stolk's use of simple, expressive lines captures the essence of the scene, highlighting the figure's presence within the natural environment. The work exemplifies Stolk's artistic approach, characterized by swift, gestural strokes and an emphasis on capturing the fleeting moments of everyday life. The sketch is a testament to his talent for capturing the essence of a subject in a single, expressive gesture.