Landschap met bomen bij een plas c. 1853

Henri-Joseph Harpignies's "Landschap met bomen bij een plas" (c. 1853), a delicate etching, depicts a serene landscape with a pond, trees, and a cloudy sky. The artist, known for his landscapes, captures the quiet beauty of nature, highlighting the interplay of light and shadow. The scene, likely inspired by the French countryside, showcases Harpignies's mastery of line and detail, a hallmark of his work. This small-scale etching, now in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the subtle charm of his artistic vision.