Steen bij een boom
Medium
etching
Dimensions
199; 150
About this artwork
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Art Historical Context
**Steen bij een BoomStone by a Tree)**Created in 1790 by Dutch Gerard van Nijmegen, *en bij een Boom* a delicate etching measuring just199 mm high by 150 mm wide. This intimate scale invites close viewing, drawing visitors into a quiet moment of nature. Etching, amaking technique where acid etches intricate lines into a metal plate was prized in the late 18 century for its precision and ability to capture fine textures—like the rough bark of a tree or weathered surface of a stone. The title evokes a simple yet evocative landscape scene, likely highlighting the interplay between natural elemen...
About the Artist
Gerard van Nijmegen · 1735–1808
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