Straw Hut Seen from Behind

probably c. 1645/1656

Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names
Allart van Everdingen

Artist, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

The image depicts a rustic scene with an old, thatched-roof cottage on the left foreground. There are other houses and trees in the background. The illustration style features detailed line work typical of etching, capturing textures and shadows. The branches of a tree extend into the scene with delicate line patterns. The color palette is monochromatic, with black ink on beige paper. Two small figures are in the middle of the image. The composition is framed by rocks and vegetation on the right, with an open sky above.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching with engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.15.58

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dutuit, no. 30, 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

Q65564830

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