Moeraslandschap 1860 - 1910

"Moeraslandschap" (Swamp Landscape) is a small etching created by Dutch artist Alfred Elsen, and is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The etching depicts a serene landscape with a couple of trees in the foreground, and a large expanse of water with a cloudy sky behind. The artist is known for his delicate etching technique and beautiful depiction of nature. This piece is a great example of Elsen's ability to capture the tranquility of a swamp landscape using subtle, almost melancholic, shading.