Environs of Dordrecht
1870
Look at those sweeping, dramatic clouds taking up almost the entire sky! Jongkind, a godfather of Impressionism, captures the restless energy of the Dutch waterways here with loose, energetic brushstrokes that practically ripple across the surface. You can almost feel the damp river breeze as the figures in the tiny rowboat navigate the choppy waters beside the massive, dark-sailed barge. Painted in 1870, this piece shows exactly why young artists like Monet flocked to study his outdoor light and atmospheric effects.
- Technique
- Oil painting
- Material
- Oil paint
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