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Straw Hut Seen from Behind, by Allart van Everdingen, ink, 1650

Straw Hut Seen from Behind

Allart van Everdingen

1650

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Straw Hut Seen from Behind 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

This painting shows a landscape with a small straw hut in the background. The hut is seen from behind, with a tree branch hanging over it. In the foreground, there are rocks and trees. The painting is done in a style that emphasizes strong contrasts between light and dark areas. The artist has used etching and engraving techniques to create detailed textures and patterns in the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the Baroque movement, which this painting is a part of, you can explore more works from that period.

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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