Landscape 1755 - 1819

François Jean Sablet's "Landscape" (1755-1819) is a delicate etching that depicts a serene, rural scene. The composition features a stone bridge arching over a flowing stream, with a lone figure standing in the water below. The artist skillfully uses cross-hatching to render the textures of the foliage, rocks, and water, conveying a sense of depth and realism. This etching is a testament to Sablet's mastery of the medium, capturing the tranquil beauty of a rural landscape. The piece is currently held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, measuring 5 3/8 x 7 3/16 in. (13.6 x 18.3 cm).