Artwork
Houses on an Inlet
Houses on an Inlet is an ink print by the Baroque artist Franz Edmund Weirotter. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Houses on an Inlet is an etching by Franz Edmund Weirotter, created in 1750. The print depicts a serene waterfront scene.
Subject & Meaning
The scene features a tranquil inlet with small buildings, trees, and anchored ships. The calm water and simple architecture evoke a sense of peacefulness.
Technique & Style
Weirotter employed etching to achieve fine lines and textured effects, resulting in a detailed yet rough appearance characteristic of the Baroque period's emphasis on realism.
Context
The etching reflects the artistic tendencies of its time, with a focus on realistic representation and dramatic effect.
Artist & collection
Weathered Boulders
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Nella Venuta in Roma: pl. 4
Fragment of the Old City Wall at San Giovanni Laterano
The Outskirts of Florence, on the Way to Rome
Nella Venuta in Roma: pl. 6
The Pyramid of Sesto near the Gates of St. Pauli in Rome
The Road Crossing Mount Praco, from Ricci to Genoa
Churchyard at the Waterside
Church in an Inlet with Rowboat in the Foreground
The Sentry Box on the Wall
Departure of Two Fishermen
Two Cows on a Ferry
Traveler Passing Two Large Trees
The Castle with Two Towers
Castle (Warmond?)
Harbor View
Village Steeple at the Seaside
Chateau with a Drawbridge
View of Several Houses Facing the Port