Landschap met een herder bij een boom en twee koeien in een poel

About this artwork

plaatrand: hoogte 453 mm x breedte 628 mm

Art Historical Context

Jean Jacques de Boissieu *Landschap met eender bij een boom en koeien in een po* (Landscape with a Shepherd by a and Two Cows in Pool), created in 1806, the serene beauty of rural life through the delicate art of etching. This large-scale print, measuring 453 mm high by 628 mm wide at the plate border, depicts a pastoral idyll: a lone shepherd rests by a sturdy tree, while two cows wade in a tranquil pool, evoking timeless harmony between humans, animals, and nature. As a master etcher from Lyon, France (1735–1810), de Boissieu drew inspiration from 17th-century Dutch and Flemish landscapists like Aelbert Cuyp, blending meticulous line work with atmospheric depth. Etching allowed him to achieve fluid, expressive strokes—acid biting into a copper plate to form intricate textures of foliage, water reflections, and grazing livestock. Produced late in his career amid the Napoleonic era, the work reflects a nostalgic escape to pastoral simplicity, contrasting urban industrialization. This piece exemplifies de Boissieu's technical prowess and enduring appeal, showcasing how 18th- and early 19th-century prints democratized fine art for collectors. Visitors will appreciate its inviting tranquility, a window into an idealized countryside that still resonates today.

About the Artist

Jean Jacques de Boissieu · 1736–1810

French, Lyons 1736–1810 Lyons