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Fishing Boats on a River

early 1660s
Not on view
In his many river views Van Ruysdael paid close attention to types of boats and the buildings they sail by. Here, however, his main concerns seem optical: silhouettes, reflections, and a panoramic view over water shining like polished pewter.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Fishing Boats on a River
  • Artist: Salomon van Ruysdael (Dutch, Naarden, born ca. 1600–1603, died 1670 Haarlem)
  • Date: early 1660s
  • Medium: Oil on wood
  • Dimensions: Overall, with added strips, 14 3/4 x 21 7/8 in. (37.5 x 55.6 cm); painted surface 14 1/4 x 21 1/4 in. (36.2 x 54 cm)
  • Classification: Paintings
  • Credit Line: From the Collection of Rita and Frits Markus, Bequest of Rita Markus, 2005
  • Object Number: 2005.331.8
  • Curatorial Department: European Paintings

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