River Bank

1635 or after

after Jacques Callot

Associated Names
French 17th Century

Artist

Jacques Callot

Artist After, French, 1592 - 1635

The image shows a low angle view near the water's edge. Buildings are seen on the horizon across the water. The artwork features detailed linework, depicting trees, boats, and structures. The color scheme is mainly brown. Small boats are near the water with figures nearby. Further back, a path with buildings leads to a rustic structure partly hidden by trees. The scene depicts a tranquil yet bustling setting by the water.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 8 × 15.7 cm (3 1/8 × 6 3/16 in.)
    sheet (irreg.): 10.9 × 19.7 cm (4 5/16 × 7 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.9

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Meaume 1860, no. 1110, State i/ii

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1975

  • Jacques Callot: Prints and Related Drawings, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1975, no. 263, repro.

Bibliography

1860

  • Meaume, Edouard. Recherches sur la vie et les ouvrages de Jacques Callot. 2 vols. Paris: Vve Jules Renouard, 1860.

Wikidata ID

Q65507094

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