Zeilschip op een rivier 1859 - 1888

"Zeilschip op een rivier" (Sailing ship on a river) is a small etching by Dutch artist Elias Stark, completed between 1859 and 1888. The work depicts a simple, yet evocative, scene of a sailing ship on a river, viewed from a vantage point on the shore. The fine lines of the etching create a sense of tranquility and capture the essence of a fleeting moment. Stark's focus on the delicate details of the landscape and the vessel's silhouette showcases his keen observation and talent as a draftsman.