Studies, mogelijk onderdelen van een schip c. 1825 - 1875

"Studies, possibly parts of a ship" is a preliminary sketch by Petrus Johannes Schotel, a Dutch artist known for his marine paintings. Created sometime between 1825 and 1875, this drawing is a study for a larger work. It shows basic geometric shapes, likely representing the framework of a ship, suggesting that Schotel was meticulously planning the composition and structure of a future maritime scene. This type of study is common in the process of creating a realistic painting, and it offers viewers insight into the artist's working methods.