Berglandschap met doorwaadbare plaats 1818 - 1866

This is Edouard De Vigne's etching of a "Mountainous Landscape with Ford." Notice how the composition, though small, divides the scene into distinct horizontal layers: the immediate foreground with its detailed riverbank, the river itself reflecting the scene, the figures crossing, and then the distant, softly rendered mountains. De Vigne’s technique employs a dense network of fine lines that create texture and depth, especially in the foliage on the right. The etching technique allows for a high level of detail and tonal variation, giving the landscape a rich, almost palpable quality. This attention to detail invites a close reading of the natural elements within the scene. What we observe here is not just a landscape but a carefully constructed representation of space. This speaks to a broader artistic interest in the representation of nature and its sublime qualities. The delicate balance between detail and atmospheric perspective makes it a compelling study in visual structure and representation.