Landschap met figuur langs de oever van een meer 1804

This etching by Joseph Charles Cogels, created in 1804, depicts a serene landscape featuring a lone figure resting by a riverbank. The composition highlights the artist's mastery of detail, with intricate lines capturing the textures of foliage, the flow of water, and the figure's attire. This is a classic example of 19th-century Romantic landscape art, where nature is depicted in a contemplative and idealized manner, inviting the viewer to contemplate the beauty of the natural world. The small dimensions of the etching suggest it may have been intended for private collection and appreciation.