Justus Versteegh (1734-1819)
The village of Enspijk on the river Linge signed and dated 1758
Brush drawing in grey with pen and black ink | 18.8 x 28.0 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 906254
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A drawing of a view towards buildings, including three cottages and a church, across a field in the foreground of which several figures and cows are grouped. Some small trees divide the village from the field. Signed or inscribed in the bottom left margin: J: Versteegh. del: ad.viv:, and on the right: 1758. This is one of a series of thirteen works in the Royal Collection, by this little-known artist (RCIN 906246, 906247, RCIN 906253-906256, RCIN 912911-912917).
Provenance
Listed in George III's 'Inventory A,' c.1800, p.119 ('Dutch Landscapes'), nos. 1-38: 'Chiefly consisting of neat views of Holland the Masters names mark'd are / Verstien, Schoot, and W. Troost.'
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Medium and techniques
Brush drawing in grey with pen and black ink
Measurements
18.8 x 28.0 cm (sheet of paper)
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