Bomschuiten op het strand c. 1875 - 1900

This 19th-century photograph by Henri de Louw captures a peaceful scene of bomschuiten, traditional Dutch fishing boats, beached on the shore. The composition, with its focus on the boats arranged in a line, is typical of de Louw's work, often featuring Dutch landscapes and scenes of daily life. The image, now in the Rijksmuseum collection, provides a glimpse into the past of Dutch coastal communities and their reliance on fishing.