Passage Boats Becalmed on the Maas at Dort
1827
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1827
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
This painting shows a calm river scene with several boats. The boats are all becalmed, meaning they have no wind to sail. Some of the boats have sails that are hanging down because there is no wind. In the background, there are some buildings and trees along the riverbank. The painting is done in oil paint and has a lot of detail. You can see the reflections of the boats in the water. The sky is cloudy and grey, which fits with the calm mood of the painting. If you want to see more paintings like this, you should check out the work of the artist, William Simson.
