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The Four Mountains

Karel Dujardin

The Four Mountains, by Karel Dujardin
The Four Mountains, by Karel Dujardin

The Four Mountains is a print by Karel Dujardin. It is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Four Mountains is a print depicting a serene landscape with rolling hills, trees, and a body of water.

Subject & Meaning

The scene features a cow near the water and a distant figure, set against a lightly sketched sky with wispy clouds, evoking a sense of tranquility.

Technique & Style

The artist employed rapid, sketchy lines to convey movement, giving the work a spontaneous feel, while the hills are rendered with a rough texture.

History & Provenance

A handwritten date at the top suggests the work may be older than its appearance indicates.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Karel Dujardin

Artist

Karel Dujardin

Karel Dujardin (September 27, 1626 – November 20, 1678) was a Dutch Golden Age painter.

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