Artwork
Winding River
Winding River 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
Winding River is a 1761 print by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel, executed in chalk manner with brown ink etched hatching on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene landscape featuring a winding river flanked by trees and hills, conveyed through simple, gentle forms.
Technique & Style
The artwork combines chalk manner with etched hatching in brown ink, a novel approach at the time, to achieve textured depth. This method relates to cross-hatching techniques.
History & Provenance
Created in 1761 by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel, specific provenance details are not provided in the available information.
Context
Emerging in the mid-18th century, this piece reflects early experimentation with mixed media techniques in printmaking, characteristic of the period's artistic innovation.
Legacy
While specific legacy details are not provided, the print demonstrates technical innovation that may have influenced subsequent printmaking practices.
Own this work as a print
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
