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River with Town

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel (editor) and Bernhard Schreuder (printmaker), after Pieter Coopse

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a peaceful waterscape with boats and a distant village. The horizon is visible in the middle, with a skyline featuring a church and rooftops. Detailed boats with sails float on the calm water, casting reflections. A man in a small boat appears to be moving forward. The artwork features delicate brushstrokes and a color palette of soft sepia tones, creating a serene atmosphere.

Artwork Details

Date
1775
Medium
etching and roulette with burnishing printed in black ink on laid paper and hand-colored with wash
Dimensions
5268 × 2606 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette