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 from an elevated point. The horizon is placed about a third from the top, showing mountains or hills in the distance. The etching technique uses cross-hatched lines for texture on elements like foliage and terrain. Fallen logs and rocks are in the foreground, with a small building nearby. Two figures are present, one on horseback and another standing. The color palette is monochromatic, with various shades of ink from light gray to black emphasizing detail and setting's atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.15.50

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dutuit, no. 27, State iii/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

Q65564813

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