Who painted Shipyard?

Shipyard was painted by Jacobus Buys in 1761.

Where can I see Shipyard?

Shipyard is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Shipyard?

Shipyard is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Shipyard

Jacobus Buys , 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, a 1761 print by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel, depicts a serene shipyard scene on laid paper, combining chalk manner with etched hatching in black ink.

Subject & Meaning

The print focuses on a boat under construction within a small wooden shipyard, set against a tranquil backdrop of trees and water, evoking calmness and serenity.

Technique & Style

Ploos van Amstel employed a mix of chalk manner for softness and etched hatching with cross-hatching, achieving depth, texture, and realism through gentle shading and precise lines.

History & Provenance

Created in 1761, specific provenance details of 'Shipyard' are not provided in the available information.

Context

Reflecting 18th-century Dutch artistic tendencies, 'Shipyard' blends detailed observation of industrial activity with a peaceful natural setting, characteristic of the period's balance between work and landscape depiction.

Legacy

The enduring impact or notable exhibitions of 'Shipyard' by Ploos van Amstel are not specified in the given historical context.