River with Town

Niederländische Grafik 1730–1914, 1775

The image depicts a view from slightly above the water level, looking across a calm body of water towards a shoreline in the distance. The horizon line is positioned in the center, separating the water from the sky. On the horizon, several buildings and a church steeple can be seen. The brushstrokes are delicate and linear, with fine lines used to depict the forms of the boats and reflections in the water. The color palette is muted and monochromatic with soft shades of gray and beige. Closest to us is a small boat with a single figure wearing a blue garment, and to the left, a couple of larger sailing boats are anchored. Both sky and water are rendered in soft washes.
Kunstenaar
Niederländische Grafik 1730–1914
Datering
1775
Soort
Prent
Techniek
etching and roulette with burnishing printed in black ink on laid paper and hand-colored with wash
Afmetingen
11 × 22 cm cut within platemark
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image depicts a view from slightly above the water level, looking across a calm body of water towards a shoreline in the distance. The horizon line is positioned in the center, separating the water from the sky. On the horizon, several buildings and a church steeple can be seen. The brushstrokes are delicate and linear, with fine lines used to depict the forms of the boats and reflections in the water. The color palette is muted and monochromatic with soft shades of gray and beige. Closest to us is a small boat with a single figure wearing a blue garment, and to the left, a couple of larger sailing boats are anchored. Both sky and water are rendered in soft washes.

Niederländische Grafik 1730–1914