Schets van een landschap met knotwilgen 1832 - 1897

This pencil sketch, "Schets van een landschap met knotwilgen" (Sketch of a landscape with pollarded willows), was created by Dutch artist Willem Roelofs between 1832 and 1897. The artwork, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, is a small-scale study depicting a landscape with several trees, likely pollarded willows, against a light sky with soft cloud formations. The subtle use of shading and hatching creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, highlighting Roelofs's keen observation of nature. This piece represents a characteristic of Roelofs's work, emphasizing the beauty of everyday landscapes with a touch of realism.