Created on 2024-11-15

This image is a photograph of an open book displaying a printed page on its right side. The page contains a black and white etching or engraving, which shows a pastoral landscape scene. In the artwork, three prominent areas can be noted: 1. The foreground on the left features a body of water. Near the water, there's a grazing cow and some grassy patches. Above the illustration, we see the inscription "Petite ferme en Suisse" which translates to "Small farm in Switzerland." 2. The middle ground includes a cottage or farmhouse with a pointed roof, nestled amid the foliage of trees. A figure appears to be walking towards the house on a path. 3. The background includes a variety of trees, indicating a densely wooded area behind the house. On the lower right corner of the engraving, there's another inscription stating "Martin gavotte par Trenis," which likely refers to the creator of the image or the name of the piece, and "3" which might denote its sequence in a series. The right edge of the page is bordered by a decorative element, possibly part of the book's cover, which has a floral pattern. There are some age spots and light foxing on the paper, indicative of the book's age.

Created on 2024-11-14

The image depicts a pastoral landscape scene. In the foreground, there is a meandering stream with a horse-drawn cart passing through it. The landscape is filled with lush vegetation, including a large, prominent tree in the center of the frame. In the distance, a small farmhouse or cottage can be seen nestled among the trees. The overall scene has a serene and tranquil quality, characteristic of an early 19th century landscape engraving.