Firs in the Defile

probably c. 1645/1656

Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names
Allart van Everdingen

Artist, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

The image shows a landscape with a castle-like structure on a rocky cliff in the distance. The scene features dense, fine lines depicting trees, rocks, and the architecture. The color scheme is monochrome, using shades of gray and black to create depth and contrast between light and shadow. Clouds in the sky are shown with light, swirling lines to enhance the composition's depth and atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching with drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.15.116

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dutuit, no. 59, 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

Q65564955

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