Landschap met watermolen en man met hond 1796 - 1849

"Landschap met watermolen en man met hond" (Landscape with a Water Mill and Man with a Dog) is an etching by Dutch artist Albertus Brondgeest, dated between 1796 and 1849. The artwork is a charming depiction of a simple rural scene, featuring a water mill, a man sitting by a river with his dog, and a small wooden bridge. Brondgeest's detailed etching style, particularly noticeable in the textured depiction of the trees and foliage, creates a sense of tranquility and captures the beauty of the Dutch landscape. This etching, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the artist's keen eye for observation and ability to translate nature into a captivating art form.