Twee bomen 1834 - 1911

"Twee bomen" (Two Trees) is a pencil sketch by Dutch painter Jozef Israëls, created sometime between 1834 and 1911. The artwork, housed at the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into Israëls' practice of sketching the natural world, capturing the essence of two trees in a loose and expressive manner. The quick lines and simplified forms of the trees reveal Israëls' attention to capturing the essence of his subject through subtle details and a skillful use of light and shadow. This sketch exemplifies Israëls' exploration of the natural world and his ability to translate his observations into a captivating composition.