Trætop
1907
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1907
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This sketch shows a few bare tree branches against a light background. The lines are loose and wobbly, with some darker strokes where the branches cluster. In the top left corner, there’s a faint hint of a landscape—maybe hills or a distant shape, but it’s barely there. The painting feels quick, like it was done in one go without much fuss. The artist didn’t worry about making everything perfect, just getting the shapes down. If you like this sketchy style, check out impasto.