Two Boats at Sail (Les deux Barques à voile)
1862
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paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Johan Barthold Jongkind
Johan Barthold Jongkind (1862–1862) was an artist.
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ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Two Boats at Sail (Les deux Barques à voile) is a 1862 ink by Johan Barthold Jongkind, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two sailboats gliding on a choppy river. On the left bank, a few old buildings with chimneys stand near a tree. The water looks rough, and the boats’ sails catch the wind. In the distance, windmills dot the horizon under a light, sketchy sky. The artist used quick, loose lines to show movement and light. The paper has a textured look, typical of etchings. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made prints.
Johan Barthold Jongkind (1862–1862) was an artist.
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