Botters 1870 - 1931

"Botters" is a pencil drawing by Willem Bastiaan Tholen, created between 1870 and 1931. The drawing depicts a serene scene of three sailboats, or "botters," anchored in a calm body of water. The artist's delicate lines and subtle shading capture the soft light and peaceful atmosphere of the scene, exemplifying Tholen's signature style. The drawing is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam, Netherlands.