Schets van een landschap met enkele beesten 1867 - 1903

Piet Meiners created this landscape sketch with pencil on paper at the end of the 19th century. During this period, landscape art was evolving from romanticized, idealized scenes to more realistic and personal interpretations of nature. Meiners' sketch captures a tranquil rural setting; you can see the subtle details, the few animals, and the trees that give the piece depth. His choice of subject matter reflects a broader cultural interest in rural life and the natural world, which served as an escape from the rapid industrialization transforming society. While not explicitly political, the artwork can be viewed as a quiet statement about the value of the natural landscape. Meiners invites us to find beauty in simplicity. There is a sense of nostalgia for a way of life that was slowly disappearing. This piece encourages us to reflect on our relationship with the environment.