Cottage with White Paling

William Byron after Rembrandt van Rijn

Associated Names
William Byron

Artist, English, 1669 - 1736

Rembrandt van Rijn

Artist After, Dutch, 1606 - 1669

The image depicts a rural setting near a water body. The point of view is slightly elevated, capturing the scene from above. A windmill is visible on the horizon to the left. The composition focuses on the land and structures, with intricate lines creating texture and depth. The color palette is primarily sepia, capturing light and shadow. Ducks glide on the water, reflecting the surroundings. A small boat is tied to the shore, and a cottage is partially visible beyond the shrubbery.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 11.8 x 15.4 cm (4 5/8 x 6 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 12.1 x 15.6 cm (4 3/4 x 6 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1996.113.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Sale, London, Christie's, 27 June 1996, lot 55); purchased (via Artemis) by NGA, 1996.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: Rembrandt

Wikidata ID

Q75399002

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