“Landscape in Drenthe” is a work by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1883 in the Netherlands. Executed in pencil, wash, ink, and on paper, this artwork belongs to the Realism movement and falls under the genre of landscape painting. It is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a somber and tranquil rural scene typical of the Drenthe region in the Netherlands. In muted and subdued shades, the scene reveals a quiet countryside with a simple, yet evocative horizon. Barely visible figures and structures, such as a person on horseback and a distant cottage, emerge from a vast expanse of land. The simplicity of the rural life is captured with stark lines and washes, emphasizing the solemn beauty of the landscape under an expansive sky. The composition invokes a sense of solitude and calm, demonstrating van Gogh’s keen observation and emotional depth in his portrayal of the natural world.
