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probably c. 1645/1656

Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names
Allart van Everdingen

Artist, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

The image is an etching of a village scene. The point of view is slightly elevated, showing a small body of water with figures on a boat, a wooden structure, and a barrel. The land rises towards village houses surrounded by trees with sparse foliage. Figures are seen walking or riding along a narrow path leading into the village. The horizon is low, with a sky filled with swirling clouds. The color palette is monochromatic, with dark lines contrasting against the lighter paper tone.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.15.37

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dutuit, no. 20, 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

Q65564775

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