The image shows a calm river or large pond with trees along the shore. A church steeple labeled "Shire" is in the distance. The black and white drawing features fine, detailed lines for the clouds, foliage, swans, and figures in a boat. The serene setting includes swans, their reflections, and a boat with two figures on the water. The monochromatic color palette highlights the contrasts between the sky, trees, and water. To the right, there are trees and a small building labeled "beg. Albury." The craftsmanship suggests a tranquil landscape.
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The image shows a calm river or large pond with trees along the shore. A church steeple labeled "Shire" is in the distance. The black and white drawing features fine, detailed lines for the clouds, foliage, swans, and figures in a boat. The serene setting includes swans, their reflections, and a boat with two figures on the water. The monochromatic color palette highlights the contrasts between the sky, trees, and water. To the right, there are trees and a small building labeled "beg. Albury." The craftsmanship suggests a tranquil landscape.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Albury

Wenceslaus Hollar

Date
1645
Medium
etching
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.4931
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
Views of Albury [Pennington 937-942]

Subjects and terms

  • bird
  • animal
  • Tree
  • Bohemian
  • Water
  • Boat
  • Figures

NGA object ID 7853. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.