Ice Sleighs
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From the collection of Rosenwald Collection
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From the collection of Rosenwald Collection
Peeter Bout’s *Ice Sleighs* shows a busy winter scene on frozen canals. People pull sleds along packed ice under a gray sky. Tiny figures dot the snow, some standing near boats. This etching uses fine lines to capture winter light. The drypoint method scratches directly into the plate, making edges look soft yet sharp. The crowd feels alive with movement. Look for the same raw energy in works by Bout’s Dutch peers.
