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Carpenter's Hut

Allart van Everdingen

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape view from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is near the top of the image, bordered by a line of trees and rocky formations. In the center-left, a wooden cottage with a sloped roof is partially obscured by vegetation. The etching technique allows for detailed brushstrokes, visible in the foliage and the sky with clouds. To the right, two figures interact near a wooden fence and barrels. The color palette is monochromatic, typical of etched images, emphasizing lines and shading over color.

Artwork Details

Date
probably c. 1645/1656
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4535 × 2834 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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