Sailboat on an Estuary
Dutch Golden Age, c.1627–1629
- Artist
- Dutch Golden Age
- Date
- c.1627–1629
- Type
- Drawing
- Medium
- black chalk on laid paper
- Dimensions
- Overall (approximate): 11.5 × 22.3 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Public domain, CC0
Image description
The drawing shows an elevated view of a waterway with a sailboat on the right. The horizon is low, with trees and shrubs separating the water and sky. The pencil strokes capture the water and foliage with a light touch. The monochrome palette adds a serene quality. The reflection of the boat is depicted with heavier strokes, while the background trees have lighter detail.