Gezicht op Düren 1798 - 1870

"Gezicht op Düren" is a black and white lithograph depicting a windmill and a cityscape. The artist, Jean Nicolas Ponsart (1788-1870), captured a view of the city of Düren in Germany, showcasing a windmill in the foreground and the city skyline in the distance. The print, which is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, was created between 1798 and 1870 and measures 477 mm in height and 620 mm in width. The detailed depiction of the windmill and the cityscape exemplifies the artist’s focus on capturing daily life scenes in a realistic and engaging manner, making it a valuable piece for understanding 19th century Dutch landscape art.