Boten 1834 - 1911

"Boten" is a pencil sketch by Jozef Israëls, a Dutch painter known for his realist depictions of everyday life. Created sometime between 1834 and 1911, the artwork captures a fleeting moment of a boat in the water, perhaps a fishing vessel, with the figure of a person seated at the helm. The loose, gestural lines suggest a quick study, emphasizing the immediacy of the subject. This small, yet evocative drawing is housed in the Rijksmuseum, offering a glimpse into Israëls' artistic process and his interest in the lives of ordinary people.