Zeilschip op het water 1834 - 1911

"Zeilschip op het water" is a graphite sketch by Jozef Israëls, a renowned Dutch painter known for his realist and social-realist depictions of everyday life. This quick drawing, created between 1834 and 1911, showcases Israëls's ability to capture the essence of a scene with minimal strokes. The sketch features a simple composition of a sailboat on the water with a cloudy sky above. It is currently held in the Rijksmuseum, offering a glimpse into Israëls's artistic process and the evolution of his style.