Landschap met struikgewas en bomen 1854 - 1914

Albert Neuhuys made this landscape with shrubbery and trees drawing with graphite. Neuhuys came from a well-established family of artists. He is best known for his depictions of rural life and peasant culture in the Netherlands. Neuhuys was part of the Hague School, which was a group of artists who sought to capture the everyday experiences of the working class and rural communities. They were particularly interested in representing the lives of those who lived in the countryside, and they often depicted farmers, fishermen, and other rural workers in their paintings. This drawing embodies a sense of closeness to nature and to the land. In that time, there was a growing awareness of social issues and the impact of industrialization on rural communities. This drawing, with its attention to the beauty and simplicity of rural life, reflects that. It invites us to reflect on our relationship with the land and to consider the importance of preserving rural traditions.