Rivierlandschap met een herderin met kind op een pad

About this artwork

collector's mark: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

**Rivierlandschap met eenderin met kind op pad** (River Landscape with a Shepherdess and Child on a Path is a delicate etching by Jeanne Deny, dated from 1759 and possibly printed or preserved into or after 1815. Measuring 205 × 284 mm, this print captures a serene pastoral scene: a shepherdess with her child strolling along a winding path beside a tranquil river, evoking the idyllic countryside so cherished in 18th-century European art. Deny's work reflects the era's fascination with nature's gentle beauty, blending human figures harmoniously with the landscape. As an etching, the piece showcases the precision of intaglio printmaking, where acid bites into a metal plate to create rich, textured lines that hold ink. This technique allowed artists like Deny to produce detailed, reproducible images that brought accessible elegance to collectors' homes. The broad date range suggests the plate's longevity, with impressions possibly made over decades, highlighting etching's durability. A collector's mark (Lugt 2228) on the work underscores its provenance, linking it to esteemed 18th- or early 19th-century ownership. This charming print invites visitors to ponder rural tranquility amid urban life, a timeless reminder of art's power to transport us.