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River Scene with Boats

17th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: River Scene with Boats
  • Artist: Simon de Vlieger (Dutch, Rotterdam (?) ca. 1600/1601–1653 Weesp)
  • Date: 17th century
  • Medium: Pen and brown ink; framing lines in pen and brown ink
  • Dimensions: sheet: 4 3/16 x 7 1/2 in. (10.6 x 19.1 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: From the Collection of Rita and Frits Markus, Bequest of Rita Markus, 2005
  • Object Number: 2005.330.21
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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