Zeilschip op het strand 1848 - 1888

"Zeilschip op het strand" (Sailing Ship on the Beach) is a pencil sketch by Anton Mauve, a prominent Dutch painter of the Hague School, known for his depictions of rural life and landscapes. Created between 1848 and 1888, this artwork captures the essence of Mauve's artistic approach through its minimalist yet expressive strokes, highlighting the silhouette of a ship against a background of implied sky and water. This sketch, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Mauve's mastery of capturing the fleeting beauty of the natural world with a focus on the subtle nuances of light and atmosphere.