{"title":"Coba Steenhoff","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"studie-van-een-olm-coba-steenhoff","title":"Studie van een olm - Coba Steenhoff","description":"\u003cp\u003eA precise 1904 botanical study of an elm tree by Dutch artist Coba Steenhoff, rendered in graphite and wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work, titled Studie van een olm, is a precise botanical study executed by the Dutch artist Coba Steenhoff. Dated 1904, the drawing demonstrates the artist's technical proficiency in capturing the skeletal structure of an elm tree. Steenhoff, who was active during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, often engaged with the natural world through a lens of quiet observation. Her approach here avoids unnecessary ornamentation, focusing instead on the rhythmic branching patterns and the delicate distribution of foliage against a neutral wash background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is balanced, with the trunk positioned to the right, allowing the expansive network of branches to dominate the frame. The use of graphite provides a clear definition of the bark texture and the tapering of the twigs, while the application of wash creates a soft, atmospheric depth behind the subject. This technique allows the viewer to focus on the structural integrity of the tree, stripped of seasonal colour or dramatic lighting. It is a work of restraint, reflecting the artist's interest in the essential form of her subject matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteenhoff was a contemporary of the Dutch Symbolist movement, and while this piece is a direct observation of nature, it carries the characteristic sobriety and attention to line found in her broader body of work. The drawing serves as a record of a specific moment in the artist's practice, where the act of looking is prioritised over stylistic flourish. The muted palette and the careful handling of the medium make this an appropriate choice for those who appreciate the intersection of scientific observation and artistic discipline. The print captures the original tonal variations of the wash and the fine graphite marks, maintaining the integrity of the artist's hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/symbolic-head-odilon-redon\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSymbolic Head - Odilon Redon — Odilon Redon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/self-portrait-with-sister-victor-borisov-musatov\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf Portrait with Sister - Victor Borisov-Musatov — Victor Borisov-Musatov\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Coba Steenhoff","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58690544140623,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58690560753999,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58690560786767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58690560819535,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58690560852303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58690560885071,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58690560917839,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58690560950607,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58690560983375,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58690561016143,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58690561048911,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58690561081679,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Studie-van-een-olm_Poster_CompositorV1_1788685189375.jpg?v=1788686160"},{"product_id":"weiland-met-bomen-coba-steenhoff","title":"Weiland met bomen - Coba Steenhoff","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate charcoal and watercolour study of a Dutch meadow featuring young trees protected by wooden frames, rendered in a muted, observational style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis drawing by Coba Steenhoff, titled Weiland met bomen, captures a quiet moment in the Dutch countryside. The composition focuses on a row of young trees, each protected by wooden frames, set against a flat, open meadow. Steenhoff employs a combination of charcoal and subtle watercolour washes to define the scene. The charcoal lines provide the structure for the trees and their protective enclosures, while the muted tones of the wash suggest the atmosphere of a damp, overcast day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteenhoff, a contemporary of the Hague School, often turned her attention to the rural environment. Her approach here is observational and direct. She avoids unnecessary detail, preferring to record the essential forms of the trees and the horizontal expanse of the field. The wooden frames, which appear in various stages of decay or construction, add a rhythmic element to the foreground. This repetition guides the viewer's eye across the paper, creating a sense of distance that stretches toward the horizon line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paper retains a sense of its original texture, and the application of colour is restrained, adhering to a palette of greys, browns, and pale blues. This choice of medium allows the artist to balance the graphic quality of the sketch with the softness of the environment. The work reflects a period in Dutch art when artists sought to capture the character of the local terrain through modest, honest depictions. It is a study of form and light, demonstrating Steenhoff's ability to render the specific qualities of a rural setting without resorting to sentimentality. The signature in the lower right corner confirms the artist's hand, placing this work within her broader body of drawings that document the changing nature of the Dutch provinces during the early twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/landschap-op-texel-jan-hoynck-van-papendrecht\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLandschap op Texel - Jan Hoynck van Papendrecht — Jan Hoynck van Papendrecht\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Coba Steenhoff","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58757760647503,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58757769757007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58757769789775,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58757769822543,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58757769855311,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58757769888079,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58757769920847,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58757769953615,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58757769986383,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58757770019151,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58757770051919,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58757770084687,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Weiland-met-bomen_Poster_CompositorV1_1789218586973.jpg?v=1789220263"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/nl\/collections\/coba-steenhoff.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}