Gezicht op Burtscheid, bij Aken 1829
jeannicolasponsart
pencil drawn
photo of handprinted image
aged paper
light pencil work
ink paper printed
parchment
pencil sketch
light coloured
old engraving style
pencil work
"Gezicht op Burtscheid, bij Aken" (View of Burtscheid near Aachen) is an 1829 engraving by Jean Nicolas Ponsart, depicting a parkland scene with a view of the town of Burtscheid, near Aachen in Germany. The image shows a grassy field with a line of trees in the foreground and several figures, possibly promenading in the park. The buildings of Burtscheid are visible in the background, suggesting a peaceful, picturesque scene. The engraving's location at the Rijksmuseum suggests its importance as a historical record of this specific place. The artwork demonstrates Ponsart's skill in creating detailed and realistic depictions of landscapes, a popular genre in 19th century art.
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