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Cottage with a White Paling

Rembrandt van Rijn

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape viewed from a slightly elevated point. The horizon is in the center with a windmill and trees in the distance. The etching technique uses fine lines to create detailed textures for the trees, fence, and hills. The color palette is sepia. In the foreground, there is water with ducks, and to the right, there is a grassy area with trees, foliage, and a fence. A path leads to the right where a cart is seen near some trees.

Artwork Details

Date
1648
Medium
etching and drypoint on Japan paper
Dimensions
4342 × 3552 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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