Pastorale scène 1826 - 1886

"Pastorale scène" is a copperplate etching by Dutch artist Dirk Jurriaan Sluyter, dating back to the 19th century. The artwork, now held in the Rijksmuseum, captures a serene pastoral scene, possibly a landscape with trees and a distant horizon. The etching, measuring 139 mm x 180 mm, demonstrates Sluyter's skills in creating a sense of depth and atmosphere using the etching technique. This work exemplifies Sluyter's artistic endeavors during his active period between 1826 and 1886. The use of light and shadow in the etching adds to the idyllic mood of the scene. This piece showcases the beauty of nature, a theme recurring in Sluyter's work, and is an excellent example of 19th-century etching techniques.