Bukkende figuur op een zeilschip 1890 - 1946

"Bukkende figuur op een zeilschip" (Bending Figure on a Sailboat) is a simple yet evocative pencil sketch by Dutch artist Cornelis Vreedenburgh, dating from between 1890 and 1946. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a small sailboat with two figures on deck, their postures suggesting a moment of action or adjustment. The lines are loose and gestural, capturing the essence of movement and form, characteristic of Vreedenburgh's style. The sketch offers a glimpse into the artist's personal observations of daily life on the water, showcasing his talent for capturing the essence of a moment through a simple but expressive technique.