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Waterfall

Allart van Everdingen

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a variety of elements such as trees, a building with a steeple, a rocky path, and vegetation. The perspective is slightly elevated, offering a view from up close to the distance. The horizon is obscured by trees and the building. The picture appears to be an etching with fine lines. The left side displays a rocky path leading towards the structures. The right side has a large rocky outcrop with detailed vegetation. The color scheme is monochromatic using black ink on cream paper. The technique creates depth and fuses natural and architectural components in a rural setting.

Artwork Details

Date
probably c. 1645/1656
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3490 × 4034 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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