Dorpsgezicht bij avond
ca. 1862 - in of voor 1935
Medium
etching
Dimensions
176; 115; 205; 137
About this artwork
signatuur, recto rechtsonder, handgeschreven in potlood: ‘AvdBerg.’
Art Historical Context
**Dorpsgezicht bij (Village View at Evening)** Created by Dutch artist Andries van den around 1862 or sometime before 1935, *Dorpsgezicht bij* captures the serene charm of a rural village scene at dusk. The title evokes the quiet beauty of everyday Dutch countryside life, a motif beloved in 19th-century European art that romanticized pastoral settings amid rapid industrialization. Measuring a modest 115 × 176 mm, this intimate print invites viewers to linger on its twilight atmosphere, highlighting van den Berg's eye for atmospheric depth. As an etching, the work showcases a meticulous prin...
About the Artist
Andries van den Berg · 1852–1944
Comment on works: graphic artist; still lives; genre