Wrak van een botter in de haven van Monnickendam Possibly 1914

"Wrak van een botter in de haven van Monnickendam" (1914) is a drypoint etching by Dutch artist Wijnand Otto Jan Nieuwenkamp. This artwork depicts the skeletal remains of a boat, a "botter," in the harbor of Monnickendam. Nieuwenkamp masterfully utilizes the technique of drypoint to create a sense of texture and depth, rendering the weathered wood of the boat with striking realism. The etching is a testament to the artist's fascination with the Dutch maritime landscape. The scene, likely inspired by the artist's travels through the Netherlands, captures the quiet beauty of a forgotten vessel. This work, characteristic of Nieuwenkamp's style, showcases his mastery of line and tone in a simple, yet profound composition.