Landschap met watermolen en schuur by Pieter de Goeje

Landschap met watermolen en schuur c. 1825

pieterdegoeje

photo of handprinted image

natural tone

white dominant colour

expressing emotion

old engraving style

joyful generate happy emotion

appealing

repetition of white colour

remaining negative space

warm natural lighting

This 19th-century etching by Pieter de Goeje, titled "Landschap met watermolen en schuur" (Landscape with Watermill and Barn), is a classic example of Dutch Romanticism. The artwork depicts a picturesque scene of a watermill nestled in a wooded landscape. De Goeje, a skilled etcher, uses a delicate line to capture the tranquility of the scene, highlighting the charm of rural life and the peaceful beauty of nature. The artwork is a testament to de Goeje's artistic talent and offers a glimpse into the artistic sensibilities of the Dutch Romantic movement.