Strand 1867 - 1918

"Strand" is a landscape etching by Dutch artist Maurits van der Valk, created between 1867 and 1918. The artwork showcases a serene coastal scene, capturing a vast expanse of sandy shore receding into the distance. Delicate lines suggest the texture of the beach, with the horizon defined by a distant shoreline and a band of wispy clouds. The etching, held in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies van der Valk's penchant for realistic representation of the natural world, highlighting the tranquility and subtle beauty of the Dutch coastline.