Havengezicht 1887

"Havengezicht" (Harbor View), an 1887 etching by Dutch artist Auguste Danse, depicts a bustling harbor scene. The composition showcases a variety of vessels, including sailing ships, steamboats, and barges, all docked or navigating the water. Danse captures the movement and energy of the port, emphasizing the interplay of light and shadow across the water and the boats. The artwork, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, highlights the 19th-century fascination with maritime life and industrial development.