Aangemeerd schip wordt geladen 1847 - 1909

"Aangemeerd schip wordt geladen" (Moored Ship Being Loaded) is an etching by Edgar Alfred Baes, created between 1847 and 1909. The small-scale print depicts a ship docked at a canal with figures loading cargo. Baes's etching captures the everyday life of a working harbor, with the focus on the labor involved in the shipping industry. It exemplifies the artist's interest in capturing the realities of everyday life in his native Netherlands, often in a realistic and intimate style. The fine details in the ship's rigging and the figures' gestures add to the sense of realism and atmosphere. The etching is a charming glimpse into the bustling maritime activity of the 19th century.