Afgemeerde vissersboot 1830 - 1860

"Afgemeerde vissersboot" (Moored Fishing Boat) is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Albertus van Beest, created between 1830 and 1860. This artwork, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, depicts a small fishing boat with two figures on board, moored in the foreground with a larger ship in the distance. The use of delicate lines and subtle shading creates a sense of tranquility and quiet observation, capturing the serene atmosphere of the sea. This drawing exemplifies van Beest's skill in rendering realistic depictions of maritime scenes, a prominent theme in his work.