Landschap met drie figuren aan de rand van een stad 1725 - 1763

Quentin Pierre Chedel created this delicate etching entitled, *Landschap met drie figuren aan de rand van een stad* sometime in the 18th century. The composition of this landscape creates an ordered, structured vista. The buildings and figures are meticulously arranged to draw the eye across the scene. Chedel’s lines are economical, yet precise; they define the architectural forms with clarity while also suggesting depth through subtle variations in line weight. The work reflects an interest in capturing the nuances of light and shadow. This etching plays with the semiotic relationship between urbanity and nature, structure and freedom. The city's edge acts as a boundary, a space where the controlled environment meets the wild, prompting us to consider how these constructed and natural spaces define and influence each other. The artwork invites us to reflect on the formal and conceptual dialogues it establishes.