Dode vogel als vogelverschrikker in een weiland 1874 - 1914

"Dode vogel als vogelverschrikker in een weiland" (Dead bird as a scarecrow in a meadow) is an etching by Dutch artist Jan Willem Nortier, created between 1874 and 1914. The artwork depicts a dead bird hanging from a stick in a meadow, serving as a scarecrow. The image, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the stark reality of rural life and the use of nature in practical ways. Nortier's keen eye for detail and use of light and shadow create a sense of melancholy and stillness, emphasizing the bird's lifelessness against the backdrop of the open field. This print offers a glimpse into the world of Dutch landscape painting during the late 19th century, highlighting the connection between nature and human activity.