Carpenter's Hut

probably c. 1645/1656

Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names
Allart van Everdingen

Artist, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

The image shows a landscape view from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is near the top of the image, bordered by a line of trees and rocky formations. In the center-left, a wooden cottage with a sloped roof is partially obscured by vegetation. The etching technique allows for detailed brushstrokes, visible in the foliage and the sky with clouds. To the right, two figures interact near a wooden fence and barrels. The color palette is monochromatic, typical of etched images, emphasizing lines and shading over color.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.15.38

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dutuit, no. 21, State i/ii


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

Q65564782

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