Landweg naar de stad
1773 - 1843
Medium
paper
Dimensions
151; 90
About this artwork
height 90 mm x width 151 mm
Art Historical Context
Georges Michel’s *Landweg naar de stad* captures a quiet moment on a rural path that leads toward an unseen city. Created on paper during Michel’s lifetime (1773–1843), this modest sheet—measuring just 90 by 151 millimeters—offers an intimate glimpse of the French countryside at the turn of the nineteenth century. Though small in scale, the work reflects the period’s growing fascination with humble landscapes and the subtle drama of everyday travel. Michel, often called the “French Hobbema,” specialized in atmospheric views that blend observation with poetic feeling. Working on paper allowed ...
About the Artist
Georges Michel · 1763–1843
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