A Thick Forest

probably c. 1645/1656

Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names
Allart van Everdingen

Artist, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

The image shows a forest scene with three figures walking along a path. The perspective is slightly elevated, allowing a view of gnarled trees dominating the scene. The horizon is obscured by dense tree cover, creating a feeling of enclosure. The etching style uses fine brushstrokes and cross-hatching to create textures in the trees and undergrowth. The monochrome color palette adds to the detailed texture in black and white, giving the impression of a shadow-filled forest. Three figures in traditional attire walk along the path, leading the viewer's eye towards clustered trees in the distance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.15.151

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dutuit, no. 89, 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

Q65565035

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