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Winding River

Allart van Everdingen

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etching of a landscape with a tree in the foreground, rolling hills in the middle ground, a river flowing from left to right, and a sky filled with cloud formations. The composition is balanced, with the horizon subtly implied through the landscape. The tree in the foreground is detailed with textured lines, while smaller trees recede towards the horizon. The river adds a sense of tranquility, and the sky features horizontal lines indicating clouds. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of sepia, typical of etchings.

Artwork Details

Date
probably c. 1645/1656
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4251 × 3357 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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