A boy taking a horse to drink
Dirck StoopLandscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1681)
Specifications
- Nationality / school
- Dutch
- Lifespan
- 1618–1681
About the artwork
"A boy taking a horse to drink" is a work by Dirck Stoop. Background on Drawings: Because line carries so much of the effect, drawings tend to reward close looking at the quality of the mark. Artists have long used drawings to plan paintings, sculptures, and buildings, so a sketch can show how an idea developed. It is listed in the Drawings collection. The image is in landscape orientation.
"A boy taking a horse to drink" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A landscape format suits wide, low wall spaces such as the stretch above a bed, mantel, or sideboard. Drawings and sketches stand out through line clarity and a sense of the artist process, which makes them a natural fit for minimalist, monochrome, and graphic interiors. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Dutch, 1618–1681
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