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Cottage with Two Ladders

probably c. 1645/1656

Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names

Allart van Everdingen

Artist, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

The image shows a rural scene with a slightly elevated point of view. The horizon is high in the composition, showing trees, structures, and a half-timbered building with a thatched roof. Two figures sit beside logs, and three pigs are nearby. In the distance, two smaller buildings are visible. The artwork features detailed etched lines, cross-hatching for shading, and a monochromatic color palette in shades of brown.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching with engraving
Credit Line

Anonymous gift in memory of Charles B. Hoyt
Accession Number

1950.2.41
Catalogue Raisonné

Dutuit, no. 90, State ii/ii

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1884

Dutuit, Eugène. Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes. Vol. I, IV-VI. Paris: A Levy, 1884-1885. Reprint. Amsterdam: G.W. Hissink, 1970-1972.

Wikidata ID

Q65067289

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