Artwork
River with Town
River with Town is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Jacobus Buys. It dates from 1775 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
River with Town is an etching created by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel in 1775, printed in black ink on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a serene river scene with tall ships anchored near a small town, where a lone boat with two occupants is situated in the foreground, and buildings line the shore.
Technique & Style
The use of black ink on light paper lends a simplicity and focus to the scene, with the empty sky allowing the detailed lines of the ships to take prominence.
Artist & collection
Portrait of Cornelis Ploos van Amstel
Portrait of Elisabeth Troost (1730-1790)
Johannes Monnikhoff (1707-1787)
Portrait of Elisabeth Troost (1730-1790)
Scene from the Play 'Lubbert Lubbertse of de geadelde boer' by M. van Breda
Portrait of Cornelis Ploos van Amstel
Cavalier and Lady with a Page
Pancake Woman
