Twee gezichten op Rijswijk
Medium
etching
Dimensions
259; 256; 178; 179
About this artwork
height 178 mm x width 256 mm x height 179 mm x width 259 mm
Art Historical Context
Paulus Constantijn la Fargue’s 1761 etching *Twee gezichten op Rijswijk* offers a charming dual perspective of the Dutch town of Rijswijk, located just outside The Hague. Rendered in the intimate scale of 178 × 256 mm, the print captures the orderly streets, canals, and modest architecture typical of 18th-century Dutch suburbs. La Fargue, part of a noted family of topographical artists, specialized in such precise local views, continuing the Dutch tradition of celebrating everyday surroundings with quiet dignity. Etching was particularly well suited to this subject, allowing the artist to com...
About the Artist
Paulus Constantijn la Fargue
Considered to be the most talented member of the La Fargue family of artists, he specialized in painting, drawing, and etching landscapes and townscapes with topographical details. Comment on works: Landscapes; Topography