Watermolen bij een boerderij met koeien in een landschap by Charles Courtry

Watermolen bij een boerderij met koeien in een landschap 1873 - 1874

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pencil drawn

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photo of handprinted image

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light pencil work

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pale colours

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ink paper printed

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pencil sketch

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light coloured

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white palette

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remaining negative space

"Watermolen bij een boerderij met koeien in een landschap" (Watermill by a Farm with Cows in a Landscape) is an 1873-1874 etching by Charles Courtry. It depicts a tranquil scene of cows grazing in a field near a farm with a windmill in the background. Courtry, a celebrated French artist known for his depictions of rural life, captured the simple beauty of the countryside with meticulous detail and a masterful use of light and shadow. This etching, measuring 361 mm in height and 450 mm in width, is now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, showcasing the artist's talent for capturing the essence of rural life in his art.

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