Landschap met bomen langs een waterkant 1834 - 1911

This pencil drawing, titled "Landschap met bomen langs een waterkant" (Landscape with trees along a waterfront), is a work by Dutch artist Jozef Israëls, created between 1834 and 1911. The artwork currently resides at the Rijksmuseum. The sketch depicts a simple landscape scene featuring trees lining a waterway, with the artist's signature loose and gestural style. The scene is rendered in shades of gray, emphasizing the delicate lines and subtle light and shadow play. Israëls's landscapes are renowned for their atmospheric quality and their focus on the everyday life of ordinary people.