Blankenbergh
1876
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1876
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows two wooden boats resting on a sandy beach. The boats have tall masts with ropes and nets draped over them. In the background, a few more boats sit on the water near a faint outline of land. The artist used soft colors and light brushstrokes to make the scene feel calm. The boats look simple but detailed, with visible wood grain and ropes. If you like this style, check out gouache—the technique used here.
