Artist: Jan Poortenaar
Title: Country Road with Farmhouse and Church Tower
Technique: Etching on paper
Period: ca. 1930–1950
Description
Atmospheric etching by the Dutch graphic artist Jan Poortenaar depicting a rural village scene. In the foreground, a sandy road can be seen leading past a farmhouse and fencing towards a church tower in the distance. Trees and low vegetation flank the landscape, reinforcing the character of a typical Dutch countryside scene.
The etching is executed in a loose yet refined linework characteristic of Poortenaar's work. His graphic work often depicts Dutch landscapes and village scenes in which architecture and nature come together harmoniously.
Below the image is the inscription “No 4”, likely a reference to a sheet from a series. The work is signed in pencil by the artist in the lower right corner.
The work is framed with a passe-partout in a wooden frame. Material
etching on paper
passe-partout
wooden frame
glass
Condition Good condition.
Visible in photos:
• slight discoloration of the paper
• signs of age on the passe-partout
• minor signs of use on the frame
The work itself appears well preserved.
Dimensions
frame: approx. 43 × 34 cm
Appraisal value € 150 – € 250
Appraisal value by INBOEDELTAXATIES.NL
Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsBeige, Brown, BlackMaterialWood, Paper, GlassNumber of items1OrientationLandscapeArt sizeSmallHeight34 cmWidth43 cmSigns of usageDiscoloring