Gezicht op de zuidkust van Revsnes 1844
johanthomaslundbye
photo of handprinted image
shape in negative space
light pencil work
pastel soft colours
natural tone
ink paper printed
light coloured
repetition of white
white palette
remaining negative space
"Gezicht op de zuidkust van Revsnes" (View of the South Coast of Revsnes) is an etching by Johan Thomas Lundbye, a Danish artist known for his romantic landscapes. Created in 1844, the artwork captures the rugged beauty of the Norwegian coastline with its dramatic cliffs and rolling hills. The etching depicts a scene with a lone figure, adding a sense of scale and emphasizing the vastness of nature. Lundbye's detailed rendering of the landscape, with its subtle variations in texture and tone, brings the scene to life. This piece, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Lundbye's mastery of etching and his appreciation for the power and beauty of the natural world.
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