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Voorstraatshaven, Dordrecht

Willem Arnold Witsen

1899

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Voorstraatshaven, Dordrecht is a 1899 ink by Willem Arnold Witsen, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Willem Arnold Witsen
When & what style?: 1899 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print shows a quiet harbor scene with old brick buildings lining the water. The walls are rough and weathered, with small windows letting in dim light. A few boats sit tied up along the dock, their shapes simple and dark against the water. The artist used shading to show texture—bricks, wood, and even the ripple of water. This style makes the scene feel real and a little gritty. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this carve images into metal plates.