Moeder met kind naast gebroken mast op het strand 1838 - 1863

"Moeder met kind naast gebroken mast op het strand" (Mother and child next to a broken mast on the beach) is a lithograph by Frederik Hendrik Weissenbruch, a Dutch artist known for his realist seascapes. This particular artwork, created between 1838 and 1863, depicts a somber scene of a woman and child standing on a beach near a broken mast, highlighting the fragility of life and the unforgiving nature of the sea. This artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The print, with its muted tones, evocative imagery, and attention to detail, captures the melancholic beauty of the Dutch coastline. Weissenbruch's masterful use of light and shadow adds depth to the composition, creating a sense of solitude and introspection.