241 - J. BOISSIEU (*1736) after RUYSDAEL (*1628), River landscape with a young fisherman, 1763, Etching

J. BOISSIEU (*1736) after RUYSDAEL (*1628), River landscape with a young fisherman, 1763, Etching Jean Jacques de Boissieu (1736 Lyon - 1810 ibid.) after Jacob I. Ruysdael (1628 - 1681 ): River landscape with young fisherman Idyllic river landscape with boat and cows, 1763, Etching Technique: Etching on Paper Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "JJB f / Ruysdael pinxit / Boissieux sculp.". lower left dated: "1763". Date: 1763 Description: The picture shows an idyllic river landscape with lush vegetation and a group of people on a boat. In the foreground, two cows stand on the bank, drinking peacefully in the water. A striking, curved tree stretches across the scene, its branches reaching into the sky. The composition is balanced, with a clear separation between water and sky, accentuated by the fine lines of the clouds. The scene conveys a calm, pastoral atmosphere, which is emphasised by the harmonious arrangement of the trees and the reflection in the water. The lighting conditions are even, without dramatic shadows, which emphasises the peaceful character of the landscape. Keywords: Landscape, 18th century, Rococo, Landscape, France, Size: Paper: 19,8 cm x 26,5 cm (7,8 x 10,4 in), Plate: 17,9 cm x 24,8 cm (7 x 9,8 in) Condition: Rather good condition. Soiled and stained in places in the margin. Individual stains also in the image. Some fingerstaining in the corners. The corners of the sheet damaged by bumps and creases. The upper right corner of the sheet slightly torn. Longer fold along the lower edge of the sheet on the right.