Antique Print – RIVER-WINDMILL-COWS-BOAT-VAN OS after RUISDAEL – c. 1791 – 1839

Etching on hand laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 24 x 30 cm. (9,4 x 11,8 inch). Image size: 19,7 x 23,2 cm. (7,8 x 9,1 inch).

Source unknown, to be determined.

Made by Pieter Gerardus van Os after Jacob Isaaksz. van Ruisdael. Pieter Gerardus van Os (1776-1830) was a Dutch painter who started with miniature portrets. Later he painted mainly landscapes often with cattle. Jakob Isaakszoon van Ruisdael (c. 1629-1682) was a Dutch painter, draughtsman, and etcher. He is generally considered the pre-eminent landscape painter of the Dutch Golden Age, a period of great wealth and cultural achievement when Dutch painting became highly popular. (Source: Wikipedia) He is world famous for his cloudy skies, special light effects and impressive compositions.

Condition: Good, given age. Light soiling. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Keywords: RIVER-WINDMILL-COWS-BOAT

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