River with Town

Niederländische Grafik 1730–1914, 1775

The image shows a peaceful waterscape with boats and a distant village. The horizon is visible in the middle, with a skyline featuring a church and rooftops. Detailed boats with sails float on the calm water, casting reflections. A man in a small boat appears to be moving forward. The artwork features delicate brushstrokes and a color palette of soft sepia tones, creating a serene atmosphere.
Artist
Niederländische Grafik 1730–1914
Date
1775
Type
Print
Medium
etching and roulette with burnishing printed in black ink on laid paper and hand-colored with wash
Dimensions
11 × 22 cm cut within platemark
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a peaceful waterscape with boats and a distant village. The horizon is visible in the middle, with a skyline featuring a church and rooftops. Detailed boats with sails float on the calm water, casting reflections. A man in a small boat appears to be moving forward. The artwork features delicate brushstrokes and a color palette of soft sepia tones, creating a serene atmosphere.

Niederländische Grafik 1730–1914