6/6
Medium
etching
Dimensions
199; 150
About this artwork
In een weiland staat een ruïne met rechts een losstaand gedeelte van het voormalige gebouw. Op de voorgrond drie koeien in het weiland. Linksonder: a.
Art Historical Context
This etching, titled *6/6* and created by Gerard van Nijmegen in 1790, presents a tranquil pastoral scene. A weathered ruin stands in a meadow, its detached fragment visible to the right, while three cows graze peacefully in the foreground. Measuring just 199 by 150 millimeters, the small print invites close inspection of its delicate details, with the marking “a” in the lower left likely denoting its place within a printed series. As an etching, the work showcases the medium’s ability to render fine textures and atmospheric depth through precise linework. Produced at the close of the eightee...
About the Artist
Gerard van Nijmegen · 1735–1808
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