Gezicht op buitenhaven van Honfleur, 1872 1872

This delicate pencil drawing, "Gezicht op buitenhaven van Honfleur" (View of the Outer Harbor of Honfleur), captures a serene scene of the French harbor in 1872, created by Dutch artist Carel Nicolaas Storm van 's-Gravesande. The artist's skilled use of graphite depicts the quiet harbor, with a few ships docked in the distance and a lone figure walking along the sandy shore. The composition is framed by the rugged shoreline, highlighting the tranquility of the moment. The drawing is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcasing the artist's keen eye for detail and his ability to evoke a sense of place through subtle, yet masterful, strokes.