Landschap met badende figuren bij een boot 1786 - 1790

Edward Edwards' "Landschap met badende figuren bij een boot" (Landscape with Bathing Figures by a Boat) is an etching created between 1786 and 1790. The artwork depicts a serene Dutch landscape with a small boat resting near the shore, while figures bathe in the water. The scene is framed by lush trees and a simple wooden structure, conveying a sense of tranquility and everyday life in the countryside. The etching's delicate lines and subtle shading evoke a sense of depth and detail, highlighting Edwards' mastery of this technique. This piece exemplifies the Dutch tradition of landscape art, popularized by artists like Jacob van Ruisdael in the 17th century.