Sailboat on an Estuary

De Gouden Eeuw, ca. 1627–1629

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.
Kunstenaar
De Gouden Eeuw
Datering
ca. 1627–1629
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
black chalk on laid paper
Afmetingen
Overall (approximate): 11,5 × 22,3 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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.

De Gouden Eeuw