Gezicht op een brug bij Alkmaar 1798 - 1837

"Gezicht op een brug bij Alkmaar" (View of a Bridge near Alkmaar) is an etching by Dutch artist Ernst Willem Jan Bagelaar, dating from 1798-1837. The artwork depicts a bridge over a canal with a line of trees along each side. There are two figures in the water and a few birds flying overhead. The scene is peaceful and captures the beauty of the Dutch countryside. Bagelaar's use of delicate lines to create a sense of depth and space, typical of his style, creates a tranquil and picturesque view. The drawing is a small one, measuring 85mm in height and 119mm in width. The etching is a charming and detailed representation of the landscape of the Netherlands in the late 18th and early 19th century.