Landschap 1876 - 1915

Ferdinand Hart Nibbrig created this landscape drawing with colored pencil, which presents a bird’s eye view of farmlands. Nibbrig, born in the Netherlands during a time of significant social and economic change, often depicted rural landscapes, reflecting a deep connection to the land and its people. The light palette evokes a serene and expansive environment, inviting contemplation on the relationship between humanity and nature. Fields and structures are carefully laid out, bearing witness to the ongoing exchange between the earth and those who work it. Nibbrig himself, though coming from a privileged background, aligned with socialist ideals and was interested in how labour shapes identity. "Landschap" therefore becomes not just a vista, but a socio-political statement. It’s a tender and complex reflection on place, identity, and the quiet dignity of rural existence.