Man between Two Fir Trees

probably c. 1645/1656

Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names
Allart van Everdingen

Artist, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

The image depicts a rustic landscape viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is positioned towards the upper third section, marked by distant mountains fading into the sky. A tower rises amidst trees to the right of the center, with fine and detailed brushstrokes creating intricate textures for the natural elements and manmade structures in the scene. The color palette is primarily various shades of gray and black against a lightly toned background, emphasizing the etching style and creating a classical, serene landscape.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching with drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.15.158

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dutuit, no. 93, State ii/ii


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

Q65565052

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