{"product_id":"ploeg-op-een-akker-pieter-dupont","title":"Ploeg op een akker - Pieter Dupont","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed etching by Pieter Dupont depicting a heavy plough resting in a freshly turned field, capturing the textures of rural agricultural life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieter Dupont, a Dutch artist known for his technical precision in printmaking, captures the essence of agricultural labour in this etching. The work depicts a heavy, horse-drawn plough resting in a freshly turned field. The composition focuses entirely on the machinery and the texture of the soil, omitting human figures to direct the viewer's attention to the physical reality of the farming process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDupont employs a rigorous etching technique, using dense, rhythmic lines to define the furrows of the earth. The contrast between the smooth, structural components of the iron and wooden plough and the rough, clodded texture of the field demonstrates his command of the medium. The lines follow the contours of the land, creating a sense of depth and weight that characterises the artist's approach to rural subjects. His work often reflects the quiet, unadorned nature of Dutch countryside life at the turn of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print is a study in form and material. The artist avoids romanticising the scene, opting instead for a direct observation of the tools used in daily work. The monochromatic palette allows the viewer to focus on the interplay of light and shadow across the uneven ground. By isolating the plough, Dupont elevates a common object of utility into a subject of artistic inquiry. The precision of the line work ensures that every detail, from the spokes of the wheels to the blade of the ploughshare, remains clear and distinct. This piece is an example of the technical skill that defined Dupont's career as a printmaker and draughtsman, showing his ability to translate the tactile qualities of the physical world onto the copper plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-morning-charles-emile-jacque\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Morning - Charles-Émile Jacque — Charles Jacque\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-wool-carder-jean-francois-millet-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Wool Carder - Jean-François Millet — Jean-François Millet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pieter Dupont","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58520188715343,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58520224465231,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58520224497999,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58520224530767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58520224563535,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58520224596303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58520224629071,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58520224661839,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58520224694607,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58520224727375,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58520224760143,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58520224792911,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Ploeg-op-een-akker_Poster_CompositorV1_1786475529525.jpg?v=1787161876","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/ploeg-op-een-akker-pieter-dupont","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}