Who painted Shipyard?

Shipyard was painted by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel in 1761.

Where can I see Shipyard?

Shipyard is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Shipyard?

Shipyard is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Shipyard?

Museum-quality prints of Shipyard are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Shipyard

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel , 1761

Shipyard is a chalk print by the Romanticist artist Cornelis Ploos van Amstel. It dates from 1761 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Markings: Marked:verso: artist's mark (Eusman Josi 2)

About this work

Overview

Shipyard is a print created by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel in 1761, executed in chalk manner with etched hatching on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene shipyard scene by the water, featuring a small wooden cabin, trees, and two boats on land, supported by blocks.

Technique & Style

The artwork employs black ink and utilizes etched hatching, with closely spaced parallel lines creating areas of darkness and suggesting depth without shading.

Context

The technique used in Shipyard is related to cross-hatching, a method of achieving tonal variations through layered lines.