Zicht op de haven en het douanekantoor van Boulogne-sur-Mer 1847

"Zicht op de haven en het douanekantoor van Boulogne-sur-Mer" (View of the Harbour and Customs Office of Boulogne-sur-Mer), an 1847 lithograph by Belgian artist Jean-Baptiste Arnout, depicts a bustling scene along the waterfront of the French port city. The artwork captures the lively activity of the harbor, with ships and boats docked at the pier, people going about their daily business, and carriages moving through the streets. This piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Arnout's talent for capturing the essence of everyday life in meticulous detail. The artist's masterful use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, making the scene feel almost tangible.