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Landscape Fishermen Farmers Extracting Peat Marsh
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Landscape Fishermen Farmers Extracting Peat Marsh
Landscape with Fishermen and Farmers Extracting Peat in a Marsh, Landscape with fishermen and peat-stabbing farmers in the low peat, Landscape with fishermen and peat-stabbing farmers in the low peat. To the left is a fishermans house where nets hang to dry and a man with baskets is busy. On the right, a workman is busy digging peat. The peat is drying on the land in piles. In the foreground two boys with a fishing rod, peat-cutting, peat (soil type), landscapes in the temperate zone, angling, Netherlands, Hendrik Willem Schweickhardt, 1783, oil paint (paint), panel, h 28.4 cm × w 37.6 cm d 4.4 cm w 1 kg
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This print titled "Landscape Fishermen Farmers Extracting Peat Marsh" transports us to the serene countryside of the Netherlands in 1783. The artist, Hendrik Willem Schweickhardt, skillfully captures a picturesque scene that showcases the harmonious coexistence between nature and human activity. In this enchanting landscape, we are drawn to the left side where a fisherman's house stands proudly amidst its surroundings. Colorful nets hang elegantly, gently swaying in the breeze as they dry under the warm sun. A man with baskets is engrossed in his work nearby, perhaps preparing for another fruitful day of fishing. On the right side of this idyllic setting, our attention shifts to a diligent workman diligently digging peat from the marshy ground. This labor-intensive task plays an essential role in extracting peat - a valuable soil type used for various purposes during that time period. The piles of drying peat scattered across the land create an intriguing contrast against the lush greenery surrounding them. It is fascinating to witness how these natural resources were utilized by farmers and fishermen alike. Adding charm to this composition are two young boys situated in the foreground. With their fishing rod at hand, they seem eager to explore their own adventures while being surrounded by such beauty and productivity. Schweickhardt's masterful use of oil paint on panel brings every detail alive within this compact yet impactful piece measuring just 28.4 cm high and 37.6 cm wide.
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