Zeilschepen op een rivier before 1898

"Zeilschepen op een rivier" (Sailing Ships on a River), a small photographic print by Franz Goerke, depicts a tranquil scene of ships sailing on a river. The image is from the Rijksmuseum and likely dates to before 1898. Goerke, born in 1856 and died in 1931, was a German photographer known for his detailed and realistic photographs of landscapes and everyday life. His work is often characterized by sharp focus and a sense of depth, as demonstrated in this small yet captivating image.