Herfst 1731 - 1788

"Herfst" (Autumn) is an etching by Johann Esaias Nilson, created between 1731 and 1788. The print depicts a group of figures, likely hunters, in a forested landscape. They stand near a tent, and a dog lies nearby. The figures are dressed in the fashions of the 18th century. The composition is balanced, and the details are finely rendered. Nilson's engraving exemplifies the Rococo style, with its emphasis on elegance and natural motifs. "Herfst" is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.