Ice Skating by Hendrick Avercamp

Ice Skating 

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hendrickavercamp

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abstract painting

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water colours

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abandoned

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possibly oil pastel

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oil painting

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underpainting

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painting painterly

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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watercolor

Hendrick Avercamp was a Dutch painter known for his winter landscapes. "Ice Skating" depicts a frozen canal in the Netherlands, where people are ice skating, sledding, and engaging in other winter activities. The scene is bustling with life, showcasing the social and recreational activities of the Dutch people during the winter months. The painting is considered a key example of the Dutch Golden Age tradition of depicting everyday life with meticulous detail. It's currently on display at the Museum Boijmans van Beuningen in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

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