Haagbeuk c. 1820 - 1833

"Haagbeuk" is a detailed engraving by J. Bernard, created between 1820 and 1833. The artwork depicts a solitary tree, likely a hornbeam, set against a simplified landscape with a distant horizon. The meticulous hatching technique used to render the tree's leaves and the rough texture of the bark exemplifies the meticulous detail of 19th century botanical illustration. The engraving's title, "Charme," confirms the subject matter as a Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus).