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Carpenter's Hut, by Allart van Everdingen, ink, 1650

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Overview

Carpenter's Hut is a 1650 ink by Allart van Everdingen, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Allart van Everdingen
When & what style?
1650 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting shows a small, rustic hut nestled among trees and bushes. A few people are gathered outside, with one person sitting on a barrel and another standing nearby. The scene is set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a cloudy sky. In the foreground, a small stream runs through the landscape, adding to the sense of tranquility. The overall mood of the painting is one of peacefulness and simplicity. The artist's use of etching techniques creates a sense of texture and depth in the painting. To learn more about this technique, look up "etching".

About the artist

Portrait of Allart van Everdingen
Artist

Allart van Everdingen

Allaert van Everdingen (Dutch pronunciation: ; bapt. 18 June 1621 – 8 November 1675 (buried)), was a Dutch Golden Age painter and printmaker in etching and mezzotint.

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