Jaagpad 1848 - 1888

"Jaagpad" (Towpath) is an etching created by Dutch artist Anton Mauve between 1848 and 1888. The artwork depicts a solitary figure on horseback, seen from behind, as they follow a towpath along a tranquil waterway. The composition is characterized by its simplicity and sense of quietude. This etching exemplifies Mauve's signature style, which combined a meticulous attention to detail with a focus on the beauty of everyday life and natural landscapes. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.