Hek in een weiland 1834 - 1903

"Hek in een weiland" is a pencil drawing by Johan Hendrik Weissenbruch, a prominent Dutch artist known for his landscapes. This sketch, dated between 1834 and 1903, captures a simple scene of a fence post in a meadow, likely a preparatory study for a larger work. Weissenbruch's loose, gestural lines and the subtle shading create a sense of immediacy, capturing the essence of the subject matter. This quick study, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, highlights the artist's keen observation of nature and his ability to convey the beauty of the ordinary.