Landschap met rivier en brug 1849 - 1856

This landscape with river and bridge was made by Jean Baptiste Louis Hubert with graphite and possibly other drawing materials on paper. Hubert uses the inherent qualities of graphite to create a range of light and shadow, capturing the textures of the trees, water, and architecture. Look closely and you will see a network of tiny marks, hatching and cross-hatching. This suggests a labor-intensive process, reflecting not only the artist's skill but also the time and effort required to create such a detailed image. The social context of this work relates to a long tradition of landscape art, that often romanticized nature but also served as a form of documentation and a reminder of human activity within these environments. By emphasizing the materials, making, and context of this landscape, we can appreciate the artistry that goes into capturing the world around us on paper.