Canal at Utrecht
1771
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jacobus Buys
Jacobus Buys (1726–1798) was an artist, born in Weesp.
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chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Canal at Utrecht is a 1771 chalk by Jacobus Buys, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet canal scene with three boats on calm water. The largest boat in the center has tall masts and people on deck, while smaller rowboats float nearby. In the background, a hazy shoreline has trees and a few buildings, and the sky is lightly clouded. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture movement and light, leaving some areas unfinished. The boats look like they’re in motion, even though the scene feels peaceful. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists create depth with layered lines.
Jacobus Buys (1726–1798) was an artist, born in Weesp.
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