Boomstammen c. 1881 - 1888

"Boomstammen" (Tree Trunks), a charcoal drawing by Anton Mauve, is a preliminary study of a landscape scene. The drawing depicts a group of tree trunks standing tall, rendered in a loose and gestural style. The artist's use of charcoal creates a sense of immediacy and spontaneity, as the lines are quick and confident. Mauve, known for his landscapes and depictions of rural life, likely created this work as a preparatory sketch for a larger composition, highlighting the artist's process. The piece is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.