Diverse studies van boten 1870 - 1931

"Diverse Studies van Boten" (1870 - 1931), a pencil sketch by Willem Bastiaan Tholen, is a collection of quick studies of boats. Displayed in the Rijksmuseum, this work shows Tholen's mastery of capturing movement and form in a simple and expressive manner. The use of line and shading evokes the feeling of water and the effortless glide of boats across the surface. These sketches are an example of the artist’s dedication to capturing the everyday details of life in the Netherlands, particularly the sea and its vessels.