Zeilboot bij een aanlegpaal 1890 - 1946

"Zeilboot bij een aanlegpaal" (Sailing boat at a mooring post) is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist Cornelis Vreedenburgh, dated between 1890 and 1946. The sketch, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a simple yet striking scene, likely captured during one of the artist's plein air sessions. Vreedenburgh's loose, gestural strokes convey a sense of movement and immediacy, characteristic of his artistic style. The composition focuses on the silhouette of the sailing boat moored to a post, with surrounding details hinted at with minimal lines. The sketch offers a glimpse into Vreedenburgh's artistic process, revealing his keen eye for capturing the essence of a moment.