Afgemeerde zeilboot aan een kade c. 1841 - 1865

"Afgemeerde zeilboot aan een kade" (Docked sailboat at a quay) is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist Petrus Johannes Schotel. This piece depicts a simple yet evocative scene of a sailboat docked near a quay, with a glimpse of buildings and figures in the background. The loose and gestural lines are characteristic of Schotel's style, which often focused on capturing the fleeting moments of everyday life in a direct and unassuming manner. The sketch is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, offering a glimpse into the artist's working process and his interest in the maritime landscapes of the Netherlands.