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Two "Overlanders" or Houseboats

Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two large boats or barges on calm water. The boats are parallel, with a slight angled perspective. The horizon is near the top, where water meets a sky filled with clouds. The etching features detailed hatching and cross-hatching in the sky and water, adding texture. The color palette is mainly shades of gray. Figures on the left boat add scale and human presence.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1652/1654
Medium
etching with drypoint on laid paper
Dimensions
11642 × 8233 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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