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Canal with a Boat and Ducks

17th century
Not on view
In the tranquil waters of a canal framed by wildly vegetated banks, two little boats are moored near a shed—a record of the Dutch rural landscape. For Van Borssom, a prolific draftsman, painter, and printmaker, the local countryside formed a prime source of inspiration. The vigorous pen and ink lines with which foliage and shrubbery are rendered show the influence of Rembrandt’s renowned landscape etchings. The cool green and blue watercolors, typical of Van Borssom’s palette, complement the expressive penwork and reinforce the stillness of the scene.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Canal with a Boat and Ducks
  • Artist: Anthonie van Borssom (Dutch, Amsterdam 1630/31–1677 Amsterdam)
  • Date: 17th century
  • Medium: Pen and brown ink, brush and brown and blue washes
  • Dimensions: sheet: 8 7/16 x 12 1/4 in. (21.4 x 31.1 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: From the Collection of Rita and Frits Markus, Bequest of Rita Markus, 2005
  • Object Number: 2005.330.3
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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