Landschap met knotwilgen 1855

"Landschap met knotwilgen" (Landscape with pollarded willows), an 1855 etching by Dutch artist Joseph Hartogensis, depicts a characteristic Dutch landscape. The scene showcases a prominent pollarded willow tree in the foreground, with a row of similar trees lining the horizon. The use of etching, a technique that utilizes acid to create lines on a metal plate, contributes to the piece's detailed and atmospheric portrayal of the rural scene. Hartogensis's artistic style focused on capturing the beauty of everyday Dutch landscapes, making this piece a valuable example of 19th-century Dutch realism.