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Shipyard

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel after Herman Saftleven

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an engraving or etching of a rural scene. There is an upturned boat, lumber, and carpentry tools in the foreground. Two rustic buildings are depicted in the middle ground. In the background, there are tall trees creating a canopy. The artwork features fine lines, sepia tones, and skilled shading to convey texture and depth.

Artwork Details

Date
1761, published 1765
Medium
chalk manner with etched hatching printed in black ink on laid paper
Dimensions
3191 × 4011 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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