Landschap met een rustende reiziger bij een boom 1748 - 1806

This etching by English artist Edward Edwards, created between 1748 and 1806, depicts a serene landscape with a resting traveler by a tree. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Edwards' mastery of detail and his ability to capture the tranquility of nature. The composition features a large tree with spreading branches against a backdrop of rolling hills and a cloudy sky. The traveler, seated at the base of the tree, provides a sense of scale and human presence amidst the natural surroundings. This work exemplifies Edwards' contributions to the genre of landscape art and his exploration of nature's beauty in a peaceful and evocative manner.