Pieter Dupont

Pieter Dupont was an artist active in printmaking during the concentrated period spanning 1890 to 1898. Although details of the artist's nationality or formal training are scarce, Dupont’s documented work demonstrates a clear focus on rural landscapes, everyday agrarian activities, and seasonal maritime subjects.

Fifteen of Dupont’s prints are currently represented in major international museum collections. The artist specialized in depicting intimate scenes of nature, often focusing on the interaction of light and weather with common objects, such as boats and trees. Key examples of this output include Plowing Oxen and Apple Trees along the Side of a Ditch. Dupont also executed detailed winter compositions, such as Schuiten in de winter and Drie besneeuwde roeiboten bij een wal.

The enduring quality of Dupont's work is evident in its inclusion in globally respected institutions, including the Rijksmuseum, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the National Gallery of Art. Many of Dupont's prints are now recognized as being in the public domain, allowing for their study and appreciation. Today, researchers utilize these works as museum-quality examples of late 19th-century etching, with high-quality prints of the artist's output remaining accessible.