Figuren bij een boom 1809

"Figuren bij een boom" (Figures by a Tree), an 1809 etching by Jacob Ernst Marcus, depicts three figures in a rural setting. The scene features a woman seated on a mound, a man seated beside a tree trunk, and a third individual standing in the background. The etching's intimate scale and detailed rendering of the figures and their surroundings suggest a focus on the everyday lives of ordinary people, a common theme in Marcus's work. The artwork's black and white tones create a sense of depth and realism, highlighting the textures of the figures' clothing and the surrounding environment. The etching's title, "Figuren bij een boom," reflects the importance of the natural world in Marcus's art, which often explored the beauty and simplicity of rural life.