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Het Sluisje te Edam (The Little Sluice, Edam)

Wynand Otto Jan Nieuwenkamp

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a village scene with a tranquil setting. From an elevated angle, the village includes small houses with pointed roofs, a row of trees, and a wooden bridge. In the sky, a line of birds flies above the houses. Near the viewer, there is a peaceful waterway reflecting the village buildings, featuring windows, doors, and smoke rising from a chimney. The artwork is created using fine-line etching, showcasing detailed textures. The color scheme is monochromatic, mainly using shades of brown to depict the timeless village scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1903-1910; this impression 1908
Medium
etching printed in brown-black on wove paper [artist's proof]
Dimensions
9328 × 7109 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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