Dorpsgezicht met sloot en boten 1890 - 1930

"Dorpsgezicht met sloot en boten" is an etching by Dutch artist Philip Zilcken, created sometime between 1890 and 1930. Zilcken, born in 1857 and died in 1930, is known for his detailed depictions of Dutch landscapes. This etching captures the quiet beauty of a rural village, with a canal running through the center, framed by a line of trees on the right and a few buildings on the left. The composition, executed in a realist style, draws the viewer's eye towards the figures seated in a boat, their reflections rippling in the still water. The etching's delicate lines create a sense of peace and tranquility, characteristic of Zilcken's style.