Platbodems op het strand 1823 - 1863

"Platbodems op het strand" (Flat-bottomed Boats on the Beach) is a lithograph created between 1823 and 1863 by Dutch artist Hendrik Wilhelmus Last (1817-1873). The artwork depicts a scene of several boats grounded on a sandy beach, with figures gathered around. Last's masterful use of shading and detail brings the scene to life, capturing the subtle textures of the sand, the boats, and the clothing of the figures. This piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of Last's skill in marine art and his ability to depict everyday life with a sense of realism and tranquility.