Kale boom in landschap 1867 - 1914

This etching by Maurits van der Valk, titled *Kale boom in landschap*, depicts a lone tree in a landscape. The tree's twisted branches and gnarled trunk are rendered with expressive lines, highlighting the textures of the bark and the way the tree bends and twists. The sky is filled with clouds, suggesting a sense of movement and change. Van der Valk's etching exemplifies the artistic movement of Symbolism, where he captures the expressive power of nature, focusing on the tree's symbolic meaning and the artist's personal interpretation of the world.