The Port of Amsterdam 1915

"The Port of Amsterdam" is a 1915 drawing by Belgian artist Rik Wouters, created just a year before his untimely death in 1916. The work depicts a bustling harbor scene, with a cityscape in the background and numerous ships in the foreground, all rendered in Wouters' signature expressive style using a combination of gestural lines and hatching. This work is representative of Wouters' artistic trajectory, which embraced Fauvist influences and a modern aesthetic. The drawing showcases his ability to capture movement and atmosphere, conveying a sense of energy and life in the city.