Landscape with a Steep Cliff, Large Version c. 1622 - 1625
herculessegers
ink drawing
pen drawing
pen sketch
pencil sketch
personal sketchbook
rock
ink drawing experimentation
pen-ink sketch
mountain
pen work
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sketchbook art
Hercules Segers was a Dutch artist who made a name for himself with his unique approach to landscape drawings and prints. "Landscape with a Steep Cliff, Large Version" is a fine example of his work. Dating back to 1622-1625, the print features dramatic, almost abstract depictions of trees, mountains, and cliffs, created through a meticulous layering of ink. The artist's use of light and shadow gives the image a haunting, ethereal quality, making it a captivating example of early Dutch landscape art.
Comments
Segers worked up the adjacent oil sketch (RP-T-H-00-250) in two etchings, of which this is the first and largest. A few trees were added on the left. Some areas in the etching turned out somewhat coarse.
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