Two Casks in Front of a Cottage

probably c. 1645/1656

Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names
Allart van Everdingen

Artist, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

The image depicts a landscape with a view by a calm waterway. The horizon shows a building and trees in the distance. The building has a steep roof and appears to be made of wood. Trees with detailed leaves fill the sky. In the foreground, a small boat with two figures is moored by the water's edge. The etching uses fine lines, creating a textured look. The color scheme is black and white, with tonal variations. The scene gives a serene rural setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.15.20

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dutuit, no. 11, State ii/iv


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

Q65564742

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