Landschap met koe bij boom 1866 - 1903

This is Willem Steelink's etching, "Landscape with Cow by Tree". The delicate lines and subtle tonal gradations create a tranquil, pastoral scene. The composition is structured by the large tree on the left, balanced by the open field and distant trees on the right. This division creates a visual dialogue between enclosure and openness, inviting contemplation on the relationship between nature and space. The cow, placed centrally beneath the tree, acts as a focal point, drawing our eye and grounding the scene. Steelink's technique, particularly his use of hatching and cross-hatching, builds texture and depth, enhancing the atmospheric quality. The overall effect is one of quietude, but also of careful formal arrangement, suggesting a deeper engagement with the structural elements of the landscape. In this way, the etching explores themes of nature and pictorial space.