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Le sentier au bord de la rivière et le petit pont du bois

Le sentier au bord de la rivière et le petit pont du bois, by Herman Naiwincx, 1646
Le sentier au bord de la rivière et le petit pont du bois, by Herman Naiwincx, 1646

Le sentier au bord de la rivière et le petit pont du bois is a print by the Baroque artist Herman Naiwincx. It dates from 1646 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.
1922.133.4

About this work

Overview

Le sentier au bord de la rivière et le petit pont du bois is a print created by Herman Naiwincx in 1646. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene forest landscape with a meandering path and a small wooden bridge. The dense foliage and rough river surface convey a sense of untamed nature, with the bridge being the sole indication of human presence.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of quick, sketchy lines captures the texture of the river's surface, while the sky is rendered with swirling marks, evoking the impression of wind or mist. The dense, tangled branches on the left side showcase Naiwincx's attention to detail and texture.

Les deux grands arbres près de la rivière
Les deux grands arbres près de la rivière, Herman Naiwincx

Artist & collection

Portrait of Herman Naiwincx

Artist

Herman Naiwincx

Herman Naiwincx, was a Dutch Golden Age landscape painter and printmaker.

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Who painted Le sentier au bord de la rivière et le petit pont du bois?

Le sentier au bord de la rivière et le petit pont du bois was painted by Herman Naiwincx in 1646.

Where can I see Le sentier au bord de la rivière et le petit pont du bois?

Le sentier au bord de la rivière et le petit pont du bois is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Le sentier au bord de la rivière et le petit pont du bois?

Le sentier au bord de la rivière et le petit pont du bois is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Le sentier au bord de la rivière et le petit pont du bois?

Museum-quality prints of Le sentier au bord de la rivière et le petit pont du bois are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.