Landschap met brug 1867 - 1914

Maurits van der Valk created this etching, "Landschap met brug," its date unknown, using etching techniques to depict a landscape with a bridge. The composition is dominated by dense, almost uniform hatching, creating a strong sense of texture and depth. This monochromatic approach emphasizes form, using light and shadow to define the bridge and the landscape around it. The bridge itself serves as a structural element, arching across the scene and dividing the composition into distinct foreground and background areas. Van der Valk's work here demonstrates a careful control of line and tone to convey a sense of space and atmosphere, reducing the landscape to its structural essence. This approach not only reflects a formalist engagement with the medium of etching but also hints at a broader interest in how essential structures shape our perception of the natural world.