Wilgen langs de oever van een beek 1860 - 1910

"Wilgen langs de oever van een beek" is a black and white etching by Dutch artist Alfred Elsen, created between 1860 and 1910, and housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts a serene landscape with willows lining a calm river, their branches reaching towards the cloudy sky. The artist's signature, "A. Elsen," can be seen in the bottom right corner of the etching. Elsen, known for his atmospheric depictions of Dutch landscapes, captured the tranquility of a natural scene using delicate lines and subtle shading. This etching, characteristic of his style, emphasizes the beauty of everyday landscapes in a realistic and evocative manner.