Winding River

probably c. 1645/1656

Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names
Allart van Everdingen

Artist, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

The image is an etching of a landscape with a tree in the foreground, rolling hills in the middle ground, a river flowing from left to right, and a sky filled with cloud formations. The composition is balanced, with the horizon subtly implied through the landscape. The tree in the foreground is detailed with textured lines, while smaller trees recede towards the horizon. The river adds a sense of tranquility, and the sky features horizontal lines indicating clouds. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of sepia, typical of etchings.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.15.64

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dutuit, no. 33, 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

Q65564839

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