Hut with the Remains of a Hedge

probably c. 1645/1656

Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names
Allart van Everdingen

Artist, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

The image depicts a landscape with a rural scene viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon line is high within the image and shows distant hills and a structure resembling a castle or large building on the left side. The artwork is an etching with fine details and textured lines outlining trees, structures, and figures. The color scheme is monochromatic with various shades of gray and black. A rocky path leads up and to the right toward a rustic building with a figure standing nearby. In the background to the left, there are two figures on horseback and one standing, surrounded by land and foliage. A detailed, barren tree is in the center, contrasting with the dense foliage around it. The composition combines natural elements and human presence for a serene view of pastoral life.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.15.49

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dutuit, no. 27, State ii/iii


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

Q65564812

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