Two Boats on a Wide River

probably c. 1645/1656

Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names
Allart van Everdingen

Artist, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

The image is a black and white drawing of a shoreline with various elements. A small boat with two figures is near the shore, where there is a rocky outcrop with lush vegetation and a small building on top. Sailing boats with open sails are further out on the water. The scene also includes distant figures interacting with another boat. The sky has subtle cloud formations. The drawing uses fine lines and shading to create depth and detail, emphasizing contrast.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.15.114

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dutuit, no. 58, State iv/iv


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

Q65564952

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