Town Crier
1776
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
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
Town Crier is a 1776 chalk by Jacobus Buys, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a shirtless man in a wide-brimmed hat, walking with a bag slung over his shoulder. Behind him, two other figures stand near a tree, while a group of people on the right seem to be working or talking. The lines are loose and quick, giving everything a sketchy, unfinished feel. The artist used a mix of rough lines and shading to show movement and light. Notice how the man’s hat and bag are simple shapes—this style was meant to feel alive and spontaneous. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this one used acid and ink to create similar effects.
Jacobus Buys (1726–1798) was an artist, born in Weesp.
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