Goat Herd on a Hill

probably c. 1645/1656

Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names
Allart van Everdingen

Artist, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

There is a scenic view with a low horizon placed near the bottom third of the composition. On the horizon to the right, there is a figure holding a spear, walking along a path lined with a simple wooden fence. Close to us, a rustic cabin with slanted roofs nestles amid dense foliage. The etching captures the textures of the wood and leaves. The brushstrokes are delicate and fine, giving a sense of intricate detail. The color palette is monochromatic, using varying intensities of brown to create depth and contrast. In the distance, fluffy clouds hover in the sky with a small flock of birds in flight. The etching evokes a serene and pastoral setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.15.43

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dutuit, no. 24, 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

Q65564791

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