Achterdek van een schip 1890

"Achterdek van een schip," meaning "Stern of a ship," is a small pencil drawing by George Hendrik Breitner, a Dutch painter known for his Impressionist and Realist style. Executed in 1890, the work captures the fleeting scene of a ship's stern, sketched with loose, gestural lines that convey a sense of movement and immediacy. The drawing's small size, 61 mm by 104 mm, suggests a rapid study or a quick impression, typical of Breitner's artistic approach. The Rijksmuseum, which houses the drawing, offers viewers a glimpse into Breitner's artistic process, revealing his keen eye for detail and ability to capture the essence of a scene through a few well-placed strokes.