Onderdelen van een zeilschip Possibly 1851 - 1854

This detailed pencil drawing by Dutch artist Hendrik Abraham Klinkhamer, titled "Onderdelen van een zeilschip" (Parts of a sailing ship), is a study of various elements of a sailing vessel. Created sometime between 1851 and 1854, the artwork depicts the rigging and sails of a ship with meticulous accuracy. The drawing showcases Klinkhamer's skill in rendering the textures and forms of the ship's parts, offering a glimpse into the intricacies of maritime design. The drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the artistic tradition of maritime studies, which were popular among Dutch artists of the 19th century.