Who painted River with Town?

River with Town was painted by Jacobus Buys in 1775.

Where can I see River with Town?

River with Town is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is River with Town?

River with Town is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

River with Town

Jacobus Buys , 1775

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, featuring a tranquil river scene with a town in the background.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a calm river with boats and a distant town, evoking a sense of serenity. A figure in a small boat adds to the peaceful atmosphere, while the artist's use of light and shadow creates depth.

Technique & Style

The work is an etching with roulette and burnishing, printed in black ink on laid paper and hand-colored with wash, showcasing the artist's skill in combining different techniques to achieve a detailed and nuanced image.