Gezicht op een landweg en een sloot

About this artwork

verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

This lithograph by Arie Ketting de Koningh presents a tranquil Dutch countryside scene, capturing a winding country road alongside a narrow ditch. Created between 1822 and 1845, the work reflects the artist’s focus on everyday landscapes that defined the Netherlands’ rural character during the early nineteenth century. Measuring 270 by 360 millimeters, the print’s modest scale made it accessible for private collectors and albums. Lithography, a relatively new reproductive technique at the time, allowed artists like de Koningh to achieve soft tonal gradations and fine detail without the labor ...