Gezicht op Rijswijk
Medium
etching
Dimensions
259; 179
About this artwork
F.G. Waller Bequest, Amsterdam
Art Historical Context
Created in 1761 Dutch artist Paulus Constantijn Fargue,Gezicht op Rijswijk* offers a charming glimpse of the historic town of Rijswijk, located near The Hague. Rendered as a delicate etching measuring just 179 by 259 millimeters, the print captures the intimate scale and atmospheric quality typical of 18th-century Dutch topographical views. La Fargue, working within the longstanding tradition of Dutch landscape art, used the etching technique to achieve fine lines and subtle tonal variations that bring the scene to life. Etching was especially valued during this period for its ability to repr...
About the Artist
Paulus Constantijn la Fargue
Considered to be the most talented member of the La Fargue family of artists, he specialized in painting, drawing, and etching landscapes and townscapes with topographical details. Comment on works: Landscapes; Topography