Figuren op een afgemeerd zeilschip voor een kust 1830 - 1860

This is a pencil sketch by Albertus van Beest, a Dutch painter active in the mid-19th century. The artwork, likely a study for a larger composition, depicts multiple ships, likely sailing ships, in shallow water. The composition focuses on a single larger ship in the foreground, with smaller vessels and the horizon in the background, showing the influence of the Dutch marine tradition. The loose and gestural style of the brushstrokes conveys the light and movement of the scene, creating an atmosphere of tranquility and observation. This piece is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and is an example of Dutch Romanticism and a testament to van Beest's talent as a draftsman.