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A Dutch landscape with a remarkable sunset effect. In the middle distance is a river, with several groups of nude figures, some about to plunge into the stream, others apparently have just leaped in. They are principally in shadow, with strong gleams of light on their shoulders, producing a peculiar, yet harmonious effect. This tones well with the view of a distant town and the softened tints of a serene evening sky. In this painting a distant view of Zwolle is on the horizon. Ten Oever specialised in unusual effects of light and shade creating mood through the use of long, evening shadows. One of the very few signed and dated works by this artist, it was originally assigned to Cuyp in the Torrie Catalogues and to Jan Ossenbeck in the National Galleries of Scotland Catalogues until 1884, when the signature was read correctly.
Title
Canal Landscape with Figures Bathing
Date
1675
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 66.7 x W 87 cm
Accession number
EU0727
Acquisition method
bequeathed as part of the Torrie Collection, 1836
Work type
Painting
Inscription description
H ten Oever 1675
