Half ontklede man in het bos by Willem Jacob Hofdijk

Half ontklede man in het bos c. 1847 - 1863

photo of handprinted image

shape in negative space

natural shape and form

natural tone

white palette

carved into stone

forest

tonal art

repetition of white colour

remaining negative space

positive shape

"Half ontklede man in het bos" (c. 1847 - 1863) by Willem Jacob Hofdijk is a black and white drawing depicting a man sitting in the forest under a tree. This Romantic landscape features a detailed depiction of nature, with the focus on the solitary figure of the man. The drawing is a testament to Hofdijk's skill in capturing the beauty of the natural world and is a unique piece in his oeuvre. This artwork is now part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum.