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Unloading a Barge

Allart van Everdingen

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etching of a village scene. The point of view is slightly elevated, showing a small body of water with figures on a boat, a wooden structure, and a barrel. The land rises towards village houses surrounded by trees with sparse foliage. Figures are seen walking or riding along a narrow path leading into the village. The horizon is low, with a sky filled with swirling clouds. The color palette is monochromatic, with dark lines contrasting against the lighter paper tone.

Artwork Details

Date
probably c. 1645/1656
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3443 × 3273 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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