Houten vissershut aan het water 1700 - 1750

"Houten vissershut aan het water" (Wooden fisherman's hut by the water) is a 18th century etching by S. Dupuis depicting a dilapidated wooden hut by the water. In the foreground, a boat with three figures is shown. This etching, most likely from the Dutch Golden Age, is a picturesque depiction of rural life. The fine details of the wood and the natural landscape create a sense of realism and tranquility. The use of etching and the small scale of the work are typical of the period and the Dutch art tradition.