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Peasant on Horseback

Allart van Everdingen

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a winding path lined with trees and shrubs. There is no visible sky, and the landscape fills the upper part of the composition. The artwork uses fine etching techniques to depict textures of leaves, rocks, and structures in a monochromatic color palette. Figures are seen walking on the path, with a rider on horseback leading the way. In the background, trees, rocks, and a small building nestled in the foliage are depicted.

Artwork Details

Date
probably c. 1645/1656
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4631 × 3162 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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