Schetsblad met knotwilg bij een hek 1832 - 1897

"Schetsblad met knotwilg bij een hek" (Sketch sheet with pollarded willow by a fence) is a pencil drawing by Willem Roelofs, a prominent Dutch painter known for his landscapes. The simple composition depicts a pollarded willow tree beside a rustic wooden fence, capturing the essence of the Dutch countryside. Created between 1832 and 1897, the drawing showcases Roelofs' keen eye for detail and his masterful use of light and shadow, which give the artwork a sense of depth and realism. This small-scale sketch, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Roelofs' enduring legacy as a leading figure in Dutch landscape art.