Landschap met een molen 1890 - 1946

"Landschap met een molen" is a preliminary sketch by Cornelis Vreedenburgh, a Dutch painter, dating from between 1890 and 1946. This pencil drawing, currently in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Vreedenburgh's initial exploration of a landscape, likely featuring a windmill. The artist's loose strokes capture the essence of the scene, hinting at the windmill's silhouette and the surrounding foliage, suggesting the use of quick sketches as a way to capture inspiration and explore composition. This work reveals Vreedenburgh's artistic process and offers a glimpse into the development of his landscape paintings.