Afgemeerde vissersboot bij een steiger 1797 - 1838

Johannes Christiaan Schotel's "Afgemeerde vissersboot bij een steiger" (Moored Fishing Boat at a Pier) is a pencil sketch dated between 1797 and 1838, currently residing in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork captures a simple scene of a fishing boat docked at a pier. This quick study, likely drawn from life, showcases Schotel's keen observation of the details of his surroundings. The light washes of graphite create a sense of immediacy and realism, highlighting the artist's skill in capturing the essence of the scene with a few, well-placed strokes.