Ansicht von Giessen (Nordbrabant) (1886)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Welcome to a serene view of Giessen in North Brabant, as beautifully captured in the 1886 painting "Ansicht von Giessen (Nordbrabant)" by the esteemed artist Eugen Jettel. In this tranquil representation of rural life, Jettel masterfully depicts a placid river mirror reflecting the modest charm of the town. A figure in a small boat gently rows through the calm waters, surrounded by subtle movements on the river's surface created by ducks gliding silently.The landscape is marked by a picturesque assembly of quaint houses and a prominent church, whose spire reaches towards the vast expanse of a softly clouded sky. The autumnal palette of earthy tones and the delicate handling of light evoke a sense of quietude and timelessness, allowing the viewer to momentarily step into a peaceful afternoon in Giessen.
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Richard Alfred Eugen Jettel (20 March 1845 – 27 August 1901) was an Austrian painter, producing mainly landscapes. He studied at the Vienna Academy and moved to Paris in 1873, before moving back to Vienna in 1897 and serving as a co-founder of the Vienna Secession. He was made a Knight of the Légion d'honneur in 1898.