Drie bomen in een bos
1844 - 1845
Medium
lithography
Dimensions
475; 344
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228
Art Historical Context
Barend Cornelis Koekkoek’s *Drie bomen in een bos* (1844–1845) exemplifies the Dutch artist’s lifelong fascination with wooded landscapes. A leading figure of the Romantic movement in the Netherlands, Koekkoek was celebrated for capturing the quiet majesty of nature through carefully observed trees, dappled light, and depth. Here, three sturdy trees dominate the composition, inviting viewers to pause and appreciate the forest’s timeless serenity. Created as a lithography measuring 475 by 344 millimetres, the print reflects the growing popularity of this medium in the nineteenth century. Lithography allowed artists to reproduce intricate drawings with remarkable fidelity, making romantic landscapes accessible beyond elite collectors. The presence of the collector’s stamp “Lugt 2228” on the verso further hints at the work’s journey through distinguished private collections, underscoring its enduring appeal among connoisseurs of Dutch graphic art.
About the Artist
Barend Cornelis Koekkoek · 1803–1862
Barend Cornelis Koekkoek, born on October 11, 1803, in Middelburg, Netherlands, emerged from a prolific family of artists as the son of marine painter Johannes Hermanus Koekkoek and Anna van Koolwijk. His brothers—Hermanus, Johannes, and Marinus Adrianus—also pursued painting, specializing in marine and river scenes or decorative works. Koekkoek received his earliest training from his father befor...