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Ruinous Hut

Allart van Everdingen

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a pastoral scene with a low point of view. The horizon is high, with trees, buildings including a church steeple, and a wooden structure partially obscured by a tree in the foreground. The artwork is an etching with detailed lines for foliage and textures, using a sepia color palette. A river with moored boats is visible in the distance, surrounded by trees.

Artwork Details

Date
probably c. 1645/1656
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4373 × 2994 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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