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July

A work made of mezzotint on paper.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of mezzotint on paper.

Date:

n.d.

Artist:

Cornelis Dusart
Dutch, 1660-1704

About this artwork

Dusart’s July doubles as both a depiction of one of the summer months and as an earthy invitation for a literal roll in the hay. This softly textured mezzotint belies the crackling, scratchy surface of the haystack that these potential lovers would enjoy. The foreground farmer lovingly threatens to toss a bale of hay at his ladylove, who reclines, arms wide open, as if to take him immediately in her embrace. The wine jug to the right suggests that this jovial encounter is heightened by drink.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Prints and Drawings

Artist

Cornelis Dusart

Title

July

Place

Holland (Artist's nationality:)

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Artist's working dates 1680–1704

Medium

Mezzotint on paper

Dimensions

Plate: 21.4 × 15.5 cm (8 7/16 × 6 1/8 in.); Sheet: 21.6 × 15.8 cm (8 9/16 × 6 1/4 in.)

Credit Line

The Wallace L. DeWolf and Joseph Brooks Fair Collections

Reference Number

1920.2160

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