Artwork
Cottage by a River
Cottage by a River is a chalk drawing by the Baroque artist Jan van Goyen. It dates from 1628 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:in later hand, on mount, upper left: C; upper right: P / 8677/C; lower right: ros R / 28
About this work
Overview
Cottage by a River is a drawing created by Jan van Goyen around 1628. It is executed in black chalk on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a serene landscape featuring a small cottage beside a winding river, with trees in the foreground and a hillside in the distance. The scene is characterized by its tranquility and natural beauty.
Technique & Style
The use of black chalk on laid paper creates a sense of depth and texture, with the paper's roughness contributing to the overall effect. The drawing appears to be a study or preparatory work, capturing the essence of the scene rather than presenting a highly detailed representation.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Josephszoon van Goyen (Dutch pronunciation: ; 13 January 1596 – 27 April 1656) was a Dutch landscape painter.
