Shipyard
1761
chalk
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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chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Shipyard is a 1761 chalk by Jacobus Buys, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet riverside scene with a small wooden house and a dock where a boat rests. A few people walk near the water, and trees frame the background. The lines are simple but detailed, with shadows and textures that make the scene feel real. The artist used a mix of chalk and etched lines to create depth without color. The boat and house look like they’re part of everyday life, not fancy or dramatic. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
Jacobus Buys (1726–1798) was an artist, born in Weesp.
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