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Winding River

Allart van Everdingen

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape scene with a low horizon, trees, sky, water, and clouds. The etching technique is used for detailed textures, with cross-hatching creating tree and water effects. A central tree has intricate lines suggesting foliage, with more trees scattered around. A small boat and figure are on the water to the right. The sky has clouds depicted with softer lines. The color palette is monochrome with shades of black and off-white, creating depth and contrast.

Artwork Details

Date
probably c. 1645/1656
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4352 × 3495 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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