Landschap met een dorp aan het water 1840 - 1850

"Landschap met een dorp aan het water" (Landscape with a village by the water) is an etching by Dutch artist Paulus Kerkhof, dating from 1840-1850. The artwork depicts a picturesque village nestled by a body of water, with a bridge connecting the two sides. A single figure is shown rowing a boat in the foreground, adding a sense of scale and tranquility to the scene. Kerkhof's etching captures the charm of rural life with meticulous detail and a strong sense of composition. This small-scale piece, measuring 70 mm in height and 95 mm in width, showcases Kerkhof's ability to convey a sense of depth and atmosphere within a limited space. The etching is a fine example of landscape art from the mid-19th century.