Vrouw aan de oever van een rivier 1830 - 1878

Johannes Pieter van Wisselingh created this etching titled "Vrouw aan de oever van een rivier" during the 19th century. The composition is structured around a central body of water, flanked by dense foliage on the left and a gentle slope to the right, drawing the eye towards the distant horizon. Notice how the artist uses the texture of the etched lines, the way that they vary to create a play of light and shadow that gives depth to the scene. The clouds are formed through horizontal lines, contrasting with the more chaotic and dense pattern used to represent the trees and undergrowth. This semiotic contrast allows Van Wisselingh to differentiate spatial elements while maintaining overall cohesion through the consistent monochrome palette. The overall effect suggests a subtle interplay between the wildness of nature and the gentle presence of human cultivation, inviting you to contemplate the relationship between the observer and the observed.