Ruins by a Woodland Stream

Paulus van Liender

Associated Names
Paulus van Liender

Artist, Dutch, 1731 - 1797

The image depicts a dense forest with an old stone structure among the trees, viewed from ground level. The canopy obscures the horizon, creating an intimate and enclosed atmosphere. The foliage and branches are intricately detailed, with the ruins shaded to show age and texture. Delicate brushstrokes capture the play of light and shadow on the trunks and leaves precisely. The color palette is monochromatic, in shades of gray, creating a tranquil setting. Soft light filters through the trees, illuminating parts of the ruins and forest floor. Figures are engaged in quiet activity in the background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink with gray wash on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37.3 x 48 cm (14 11/16 x 18 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.37.1


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1985

  • Landscape Drawings from the National Gallery's Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1985.

Inscriptions

in later hand, lower left verso in red ink: Paul van Liender fec.

Wikidata ID

Q64619226

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