Landschap met reizigers die een brug oversteken bij zonsondergang Possibly 1774
richardearlom
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pencil drawn
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aged paper
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toned paper
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yellowing background
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pencil sketch
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charcoal drawing
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charcoal art
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19th century
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
"Landschap met reizigers die een brug oversteken bij zonsondergang", created by Richard Earlom in possibly 1774, depicts a serene landscape scene with travelers crossing a bridge as the sun sets. The print, held by the Rijksmuseum, showcases Earlom's mastery of the mezzotint technique, a process of engraving that creates a velvety, tonal effect, giving the artwork its distinctive depth and rich detail. The artwork is known for its evocative depiction of light, shadow, and the quiet beauty of the natural world, a characteristic feature of the Romantic movement in art.
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