Landweg door lage begroeiing

About this artwork

verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

This delicate etching by Emile de Baré, titled *Landweg door lage begroeiing* (Country Road through Low Vegetation), captures a rural scene with a winding bordered by modest foliage Created between 1865 1902, work reflects the late nineteenth fascination with landscape subjects that emphasized atmosphere and natural simplicity. At just 160 by 240 millimeters, its intimate scale invites close viewing, revealing the fine lines and tonal subtleties typical of the medium. Etching offered artists like de Baré a precise yet expressive technique, allowing acid to bite into the plate and produce intricate details of light, texture, and vegetation. Such prints were widely appreciated for their ability to convey the poetry of everyday countryside views without the grandeur of oil painting. A collector’s mark stamped on the verso (Lugt 2228) further enriches the sheet’s story, indicating it once belonged to a discerning connoisseur whose holdings were later documented in the standard reference on print provenance. This small detail underscores the enduring appeal of de Baré’s modest yet evocative landscape among generations of collectors.

About the Artist

Emile de Baré · 1855–1902

**Emile de Baré (also styled Emile De Baré or Emile Marie Adolphe Joseph De Baré de Comogne) was a Belgian artist born in 1855 in Namur and who died in 1902 in Liège.** He is best known for his black-and-white etchings depicting rural landscapes, frequently featuring cottages, trees, and quiet countryside scenes. De Baré worked in both etching and oil painting. Auction records document canvases s...