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An Estuary by Moonlight

Aert van der Neer, 1603–1677

Aert van der Neer was one of the most prominent specialists in Dutch nocturnal landscapes, painting night scenes of idyllic landscapes of luminous beauty throughout the whole of his career. His technique was at its richest when he painted on panel, and his simple ideas of composition achieve their effect on a small scale.

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Title of artwork, date

An Estuary by Moonlight, 1603–1677

Date supported

1986

Medium and material

Oil on oak panel

Dimensions

19 x 27 cm

Grant

9644

Total cost

38576

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