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Two Boats on a Wide River

Allart van Everdingen

National Gallery of Art

The image is a black and white drawing of a shoreline with various elements. A small boat with two figures is near the shore, where there is a rocky outcrop with lush vegetation and a small building on top. Sailing boats with open sails are further out on the water. The scene also includes distant figures interacting with another boat. The sky has subtle cloud formations. The drawing uses fine lines and shading to create depth and detail, emphasizing contrast.

Artwork Details

Date
probably c. 1645/1656
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4576 × 2689 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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