River with Town
1775
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
Jacobus Buys
Jacobus Buys (1726–1798) was an artist, born in Weesp.
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ink
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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 painting depicts a serene river scene with a town in the background. The river is calm, reflecting the sky above, and features several boats with billowing sails. In the foreground, a man sits in a small boat, adding a sense of tranquility to the scene. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth, drawing the viewer's eye to the town in the distance. The overall atmosphere is one of peacefulness, inviting the viewer to step into the serene world of the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this beautiful piece, you might want to look up Ploos van Amstel, Cornelis.
Jacobus Buys (1726–1798) was an artist, born in Weesp.
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