Breakwater 1883

"Breakwater," a pen and ink drawing by Vincent van Gogh, depicts a seascape with a breakwater in the foreground. The use of hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and texture, highlighting the rippling water and the rough structure of the breakwater. A small sailboat is visible on the horizon, adding a sense of scale and perspective to the scene. This drawing, dated 1883, is a testament to van Gogh's early fascination with the natural world, a theme that would later dominate his work. It is currently located in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.