Skiff at a River Bank

probably c. 1645/1656

Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names
Allart van Everdingen

Artist, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

The image shows a village scene with a chapel or church visible through dense tree growth. A small boat is by a waterway, surrounded by lush foliage. In the foreground, a thatched-roof cottage and scattered barrels are partially visible. The etching has intricate lines creating texture in the trees and structures. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing contrast between dark lines and a lighter background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching with engraving and drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.15.150

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dutuit, no. 88, State iv/v

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

Q65565034

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