Artwork

Shipyard

Shipyard, by Jacobus Buys, chalk, 1761
Shipyard, by Jacobus Buys, chalk, 1761

Shipyard is a chalk print by the Romanticist artist Jacobus Buys. It dates from 1761 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Shipyard is a print created by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel in 1761, showcasing a serene scene in a shipyard.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a tranquil shipyard with a small wooden building near the water, surrounded by scattered people and tools, set against a hazy backdrop of trees and another structure.

Technique & Style

The artist employed fine lines to build up shadows and texture, utilizing a technique akin to layered pencil strokes, resulting in a detailed yet dreamy atmosphere.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jacobus Buys

Artist

Jacobus Buys

Jacobus Buys (1726–1798) was an artist, born in Weesp.

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