Landscape with a farm building and the 'house with the tower'
John Smith of Chichester
1727 - 1764
Medium
etching
Dimensions
314; 118
About this artwork
verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228
Art Historical Context
**Landscape with a Farm Building and the 'House with the Tower'** by John Smith of Chichester (1727–1764) is a delicate etching capturing an idyllic English rural scene. Measuring just 118 mm high by 314 mm wide, its panoramic format invites viewers to immerse themselves in a serene landscape featuring a sturdy farm building and a distinctive 'house with the tower.' Created during the early 18th century, this print reflects the growing fascination with pastoral vistas in British art, evoking the tranquility of the countryside amid the rise of the Grand Tour and landscape appreciation among the...