Zeilschepen op open water 1890 - 1946

"Zeilschepen op open water" is a pencil drawing by Cornelis Vreedenburgh, created between 1890 and 1946. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The drawing depicts a simplified sketch of ships sailing on open water, with the artist emphasizing the sails and masts. It exemplifies Vreedenburgh's keen observation and use of line to capture the essence of the subject matter, a common theme in his work. This preliminary sketch provides a glimpse into his artistic process, demonstrating the artist's initial thoughts and observations before creating a finished work.