Het kanonschot 1866 - 1890

"Het kanonschot" (The Cannon Shot) is a black and white etching by Willem (I) Steelink, created between 1866 and 1890. The artwork depicts a ship firing a cannon, with smoke billowing from the gun and the surrounding water reflecting the light from the explosion. The detailed depiction of the ship and its surrounding environment showcases Steelink's skill in capturing the dramatic moment of the cannon shot, a common theme in maritime art. The artwork is small in size, measuring 192 mm in height and 161 mm in width.