Kudde een rivier overstekend 1822 - 1845

Arie Ketting de Koningh created this print titled 'Cattle Crossing a River,' using etching and engraving techniques. Prints like this one gain significance when viewed through the lens of 19th-century Dutch society, deeply rooted in agrarian life and a growing sense of national identity. Here, gender roles are subtly highlighted: a woman is carried across the river, indicative of the era’s protective yet restrictive attitudes towards women. Meanwhile, the labor of working with livestock and treading through water is reserved for the men. The print does more than just depict a rural scene; it subtly reinforces societal norms. The peaceful landscape offers a nostalgic view of country life, resonating with a populace undergoing rapid urbanization. Ultimately, this image reflects a longing for simpler times and an idealized version of Dutch identity, even as it quietly upholds traditional societal structures.