Drie weggezonken roeiboten in een sloot 1895

"Drie weggezonken roeiboten in een sloot" (1895) is an etching by Pieter Dupont that depicts three overturned rowboats submerged in a ditch. The image is rendered in a muted, realistic style typical of the late 19th century, and features a focus on detail and the subtle effects of light and shadow. The artist's use of etching, a process of incising a metal plate with acid, creates a nuanced texture and depth to the image, reflecting the weathered and worn surfaces of the boats. The boats' position, partially submerged and resting on the bottom, evoke a sense of stillness and decay, contributing to the overall sense of melancholic beauty.