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Shipyard

Jacobus Buys

1761

chalk

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century

Dominant colour

Shipyard is a 1761 chalk by Jacobus Buys, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacobus Buys
When & what style?: 1761 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a shipyard scene with a small wooden building and a boat under construction. The artist used a mix of chalk manner and etched hatching to create the image, which is printed in black ink on laid paper. The scene is set in a quiet, natural environment with trees and water in the background. The painting has a sense of calmness and serenity, with the artist's use of soft lines and gentle shading creating a peaceful atmosphere. The focus is on the shipyard and the boat, with the surrounding environment blending into the background. The artist's use of cross-hatching technique adds depth and texture to the image, making it feel more realistic and detailed.