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A Windmill and Cottages on a River Bank, Men in Rowing Boats, by Velde, Esaias van de, I, chalk, 1615

A Windmill and Cottages on a River Bank, Men in Rowing Boats

Velde, Esaias van de, I

1615

chalk

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

A Windmill and Cottages on a River Bank, Men in Rowing Boats is a 1615 chalk by Velde, Esaias van de, I, a Baroque work, depicting Windmill, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Velde, Esaias van de, I
When & what style?
1615 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a windmill and cottages on a river bank with men in rowing boats. The scene is peaceful, with the windmill and cottages nestled among trees. The artist used simple lines and soft washes to create a sense of calm. To learn more about similar scenes, look up the work at the museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington.

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