Boom en een heuvellandschap met water 1874 - 1875

Willem Cornelis Rip’s "Boom en een heuvellandschap met water" (Tree and a hilly landscape with water) is a pencil drawing that features a detailed study of a tree trunk on the left and a distant landscape view on the right. The delicate lines and light shading create a serene and peaceful scene, emphasizing the beauty of nature. Completed between 1874 and 1875, the drawing showcases Rip's keen observation of natural forms and his skill in capturing the essence of the landscape. The small scale of the work, measuring 142 mm in height and 218 mm in width, suggests a study piece or a preliminary sketch for a larger project. The drawing's focus on natural details aligns with the artistic trends of the 19th century, where realism and landscape painting gained prominence.