Duinlandschap c. 1855 - 1859

This pencil sketch, titled "Duinlandschap," is a study for a larger landscape painting by the Dutch artist Jozef Israëls. Created around 1855-1859, it depicts a dune landscape with delicate, expressive lines that capture the movement of sand and vegetation. The sketch, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Israëls's keen observation of nature and his skill in capturing the essence of a scene through preliminary drawings. It offers a glimpse into the artist's creative process and reveals his fascination with the natural world.