Hamlet on a Mountain Side

probably c. 1645/1656

Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names
Allart van Everdingen

Artist, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

The image depicts a rustic scene with log cabins nestled in a natural setting. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, showing the cabins amidst trees without a distinct horizon. The artwork is an etching with fine lines and cross-hatching detailing the wooden structures and foliage. The color palette is monochrome with varying shades of grey. Rocks, logs, and a stream are visible in the foreground, with trees in the background adding depth to the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.15.32

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dutuit, no. 17, State i/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

Q65564768

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