18th Century Etching by Anthonie Waterloo – Rustic Cottage in a Wooded Landscape

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Original 18th-century landscape etching by Anthonie Waterloo, renowned for his detailed and atmospheric depictions of nature and rural life. This … Read more Original 18th-century landscape etching by Anthonie Waterloo, renowned for his detailed and atmospheric depictions of nature and rural life. This exquisite scene shows a thatched-roof cottage nestled among dense, mature trees, with small figures engaged in daily work in the foreground and a gentle stream running alongside the landscape.

Anthonie Waterloo (1609–1690), although born in France, developed his career in the Dutch Republic. He is celebrated for his ability to render trees, vegetation, and rural settings with precision and lyricism, combining fine linework with naturalistic composition.

The impression is crisp and expressive, demonstrating the master engraver's refined technique. The print is mounted on a backing sheet.

Artist: Anthonie Waterloo (1609–1690)
Medium: Original etching on laid paper
Date: 18th century (posthumous edition)
Subject: Wooded landscape with cottage and figures
Provenance: Private European collection

Condition:
Very good antique condition. Minor signs of age and foxing. Trimmed and mounted on a support sheet. Strong, clean impression.

Image size: 10.1 × 12.1 cm (4″ × 4.75″) See less