Landschap met figuren aan een oever die een vuur ontsteken Possibly 1774 - 1778

"Landschap met figuren aan een oever die een vuur ontsteken" is a mezzotint by British artist Richard Earlom, dating from possibly 1774 to 1778. This print, now held in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a serene landscape with figures gathered by a riverbank, building a fire. The work features a tranquil river winding through a lush countryside under a cloudy sky. The scene is illuminated by a soft light, emphasizing the warmth of the campfire and the figures gathered around it. This idyllic image showcases Earlom's mastery of the mezzotint technique, a printing process that creates subtle tonal gradations.