Who painted River with Town?

River with Town was painted by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel in 1775.

Where can I see River with Town?

River with Town is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is River with Town?

River with Town is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

River with Town

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel , 1775

River with Town is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Cornelis Ploos van Amstel. It dates from 1775 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower right in image: P. Coopse f.

About this work

Overview

River with Town is an etching created by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel in 1775, printed in black ink on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a serene river scene with tall ships anchored near a small town, where a lone boat with two occupants is situated in the foreground, and buildings line the shore.

Technique & Style

The use of black ink on light paper lends a simplicity and focus to the scene, with the empty sky allowing the detailed lines of the ships to take prominence.