River with Town
1775
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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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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
River with Town is a 1775 ink by Jacobus Buys, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a quiet river with tall sailboats anchored near the shore. In the foreground, a small rowboat carries two people—one standing, one seated. Behind them, a town with simple buildings and church spires lines the water’s edge. The sky is pale, and the whole scene feels calm and slightly hazy. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, almost like a sketch. The boats’ sails catch the light just enough to stand out against the flat background. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Jacobus Buys (1726–1798) was an artist, born in Weesp.
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