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Esaias van de Velde I

Frozen Canal before a Farm in Winter

Description

Maker

Esaias van de Velde I (Dutch, 1587-1630)

Title

Frozen Canal before a Farm in Winter

Year

ca. 1628

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

wash technique

Supports

Dimensions

19.2 x 29.4 cm (7 9/16 x 11 9/16 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Inscribed in black chalk, LR: "E. V. Velde. 162[...]"

Marks: Collectors mark, black stamp, lower left corner; verso, center in brown ink: 10

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Anonymous gift

Object Number

61.075

Type

Projects & Publications

Publications

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Design and Description
Renaissance and Baroque Drawings
Jan 27, 2006 – Apr 09, 2006

Label copy

Like many Dutch artists of the 17th century, Esaias van de Velde specialized in naturalistic landscapes without mythological or religious associations, such as this delicate chalk drawing. Taking a low viewpoint, Van de Velde relayed the bitter cold of the European winter and a favorite seasonal pastime, ice skating.

Treasures on Paper
Drawings and Watercolors from the Permanent Collection
Jun 13, 1989 – Aug 19, 1989
Old Master Drawings
Sep 02, 1983 – Oct 16, 1983
Recent Accessions
May 23, 1962 – Jun 24, 1962

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Esaias van de Velde I (Dutch, 1587-1630)
Frozen Canal before a Farm in Winter, ca. 1628
Charcoal and wash and light brown ink on laid paper
19.2 x 29.4 cm (7 9/16 x 11 9/16 inches)
Anonymous gift 61.075

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