Houses on an Inlet
1750
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Franz Edmund Weirotter
Franz Edmund Weirotter (1730–1771) was an artist.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Houses on an Inlet is a 1750 ink by Franz Edmund Weirotter, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white scene shows a quiet waterfront with a few small buildings. Trees line the shore, and a couple of ships sit anchored near the dock. The houses have simple roofs, and the water looks calm with a few birds flying overhead. The artist used a technique that creates fine lines and textures, giving the scene a detailed but slightly rough look. This style was common in the Baroque period, where artists often focused on realism and drama. Check out more about the technique: etching to see how artists like this one made their marks.
Franz Edmund Weirotter (1730–1771) was an artist.
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