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Shipyard

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel after Herman Saftleven

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a scene with tall trees blocking the horizon on the right side. The focus is on the near environment rather than the distant sky. The artwork uses soft strokes, giving a textured effect. The color palette consists of varying shades of sepia and black. The composition includes large logs, an overturned boat, a small wooden building, and a stone house. In the background, two figures are partially visible near the trees.

Artwork Details

Date
1761, published 1765
Medium
chalk manner with etched hatching printed in black ink on laid paper
Dimensions
2876 × 4015 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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