Fishing boat on the beach 1882

Anton Mauve, a prominent Dutch painter of the Hague School, captured the essence of daily life in this realistic depiction of a fishing boat being pulled onto the beach by a team of horses. Painted in 1882, the artwork features the simple yet powerful imagery of a boat, horses, and figures against a backdrop of a cloudy sky. The painting is a testament to Mauve's skill in portraying the raw beauty of nature and the hard work of ordinary people. "Fishing boat on the beach" is a masterpiece of realism and a significant example of Mauve's artistic style. This painting is currently housed in the Gemeentemuseum den Haag, Hague, Netherlands.