Artwork

Landscape with Cottage on the Water

Landscape with Cottage on the Water, by Franz Edmund Weirotter, ink, 1760
Landscape with Cottage on the Water, by Franz Edmund Weirotter, ink, 1760

Landscape with Cottage on the Water is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Franz Edmund Weirotter. It dates from 1760 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Landscape with Cottage on the Water / Two Men at the Ford is an etching with drypoint on laid paper, created by Franz Edmund Weirotter in 1760. The work is part of the collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a serene landscape featuring a small cottage situated near water, with two men crossing a ford in the foreground. The tranquil atmosphere is emphasized through meticulous rendering of natural elements.

Technique & Style

Weirotter employed etching with drypoint to achieve detailed textures, particularly in the trees and water, enhancing the scene's realism. The use of drypoint added expressive, hand-drawn qualities to the print.

History & Provenance

Created in 1760, the etching is now held in the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Art, Washington, though specific acquisition details are not provided here.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.