Peasant on Horseback

probably c. 1645/1656

Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names
Allart van Everdingen

Artist, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

The image shows a winding path lined with trees and shrubs. There is no visible sky, and the landscape fills the upper part of the composition. The artwork uses fine etching techniques to depict textures of leaves, rocks, and structures in a monochromatic color palette. Figures are seen walking on the path, with a rider on horseback leading the way. In the background, trees, rocks, and a small building nestled in the foliage are depicted.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.15.130

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dutuit, no. 69, State iii/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

Q65564988

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