Aangemeerde boot c. 1903

"Aangemeerde boot" (Moored Boat), a c. 1903 pencil sketch by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner (1857-1923), is a quick, gestural rendering of a boat's rigging and its surrounding environment. Breitner, known for his urban landscapes and cityscapes, captured the dynamic energy of Amsterdam with loose lines and bold strokes. The artist's focus on line and form rather than detail highlights the movement of the boat, as well as the energy of the artist's brushstrokes. This sketch, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into Breitner's artistic process and his ability to distill complex scenes into simple yet expressive forms.