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, depicting a serene riverside scene.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows a tranquil river with tall sailing ships anchored near the shore, a small boat with two occupants in the foreground, and a town with church steeples and houses in the background.

Technique & Style

The artist employed fine lines and subtle shading to achieve a delicate, sketch-like quality, characteristic of etchings made using ink pressed into a metal plate.