Landschap met bomen en twee koeien 1862 - 1913

Alphonse Stengelin created this landscape with trees and two cows using etching techniques. The composition is defined by a dense, somewhat dark foreground of trees, which leads the eye to a lighter, more open background. The trees dominate the visual space, their bare branches creating intricate, almost skeletal patterns against the sky. The texture in Stengelin's work invites us to consider how he uses etching lines to create depth and mood. The cows in the background, though small, provide a focal point that contrasts the complexity of the trees. This contrast encourages us to think about the relationship between nature and animal life, perhaps reflecting on themes of simplicity versus complexity. The etching technique itself, with its detailed lines, creates a tangible sense of texture. Ultimately, the artwork’s texture contributes to a broader dialogue about art as both representation and material object. The image does not attempt to replicate reality, but rather to present us with an aesthetic experience of it.