Reynard and the Crows

probably c. 1645/1656

Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names
Allart van Everdingen

Artist, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

The image depicts a rural landscape with a low horizon line. A church spire is visible in the distance above trees. Two birds are flying in the air. The brushstrokes show detailed textures in the birds' feathers and tree foliage. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of brown and black. A carcass is on the ground, and a cart is visible in the distance. Clouds are portrayed in the background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.15.200

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dutuit, Vol. (Le Renard, no. 41

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

Q65565139

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