Two Mules

Karel Dujardin

Associated Names
Karel Dujardin

Artist, Dutch, 1626 - 1678

The image shows a close-up drawing of two heavily-laden horses adorned with decorative elements. In the background, a man is directing other burdened horses. The horizon is low in the frame, emphasizing the expansive sky above. The sky features faint cloud details. The artwork is characterized by intricate etching with fine lines used for texture. The color palette is monochromatic, with strong contrast between dark lines and lighter areas suggesting sunlight and shadow.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1947.7.40

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Henry Brodhurst, Dale Close, Mansfield [Lugt 1296]

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1953

  • Masterpieces of Graphic Art from the Rosenwald Collection, Lowe Art Gallery, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, 1953, no cat.

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Inscriptions

Henry Brodhurst, Dale Close, Mansfield [Lugt 1296]

Markings

verso: Henry Brodhurst [Lugt 1296]

Wikidata ID

Q65080278

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