Katwijk aan zee in de winter 1885 - 1931

"Katwijk aan Zee in the Winter" is a black and white etching by Frederika Henriëtte Broeksmit, a Dutch artist known for her landscape and seascape works. This print, created between 1885 and 1931, depicts a snowy scene of Katwijk aan Zee, a coastal town in the Netherlands. The artwork's minimalist style, characterized by sparse lines and muted tones, captures the quietude and stark beauty of the winter landscape. The composition emphasizes the vast expanse of the snow-covered dunes, with a distant line of houses in the background adding a sense of human presence. The solitary figure and the lone cross in the foreground further evoke a sense of solitude and contemplation, typical of Dutch landscape painting. The print's small dimensions, measuring 189 mm in height and 280 mm in width, create an intimate viewing experience.