Twee bomen 1849 - 1895

Willem Koekkoek made this drawing titled 'Twee bomen' using graphite. Its visual structure is defined by delicate and expressive marks which articulate a study of trees. The graphite creates a range of tones across the paper, from soft greys which suggest depth, to sharper blacks which define the forms of the trees. The composition captures the naturalistic study of form and light, a quality typical of landscape drawing, and the artist focuses on the intrinsic forms of his subjects. The marks vary in direction, length and pressure, and communicate an attention to texture. Through these formal choices, Koekkoek’s drawing invites a sustained observation and appreciation of the natural world. The drawing serves not only as a representation of the trees but also as a sensory experience that echoes the aesthetic and philosophical concerns of its time.