Man in zeilboot 1870 - 1914

"Man in zeilboot" (Man in a Sailing Boat), an etching by Dutch artist Willem Bastiaan Tholen, depicts a simple scene of a sailboat with two figures aboard, likely fishermen. The composition is rendered with broad, loose strokes that capture the movement of the water and the wind-filled sail. The dark tones and atmospheric quality, characteristic of Tholen's style, create a serene and contemplative mood. The piece is part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.