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 a Young Fisherman. Idyllic river landscape with a boat and cows, 1763, Etching Technique: Etching on paper Inscription: Signed in the lower part of the printing plate: “JJB f / Ruysdael pinxit / Boissieux sculp.”; dated lower left: “1763”. Date: 1763 Description: The image depicts an idyllic river landscape with lush vegetation and a group of people in a boat. In the foreground, two cows stand on the bank, drinking peacefully from the water. A striking, curved tree stretches across the scene, its branches reaching toward the sky. The composition is balanced, with a clear separation between the water and the sky, accentuated by the fine lines of the clouds. The scene conveys a calm, pastoral atmosphere, which is emphasized by the harmonious arrangement of the trees and the reflection in the water. The lighting is even, without dramatic shadows, which underscores 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: In fairly good condition. Soiled and stained in places along the margins. Individual stains also present within the image. Some fingerprints in the corners. The corners of the sheet are damaged by bumps and creases. The upper right corner of the sheet is slightly torn. There is a long fold along the lower right edge of the sheet.