Zeilboten 1866 - 1922

"Zeilboten," meaning "Sailing Boats," is a graphite sketch on paper by Willem Cornelis Rip, a Dutch artist known for his maritime scenes. Dated between 1866 and 1922, the drawing features a simple yet evocative composition, focusing on a couple of sailboats at sea. The quick, gestural lines and minimal detail suggest an impressionistic approach, capturing the fleeting moment of a sailing vessel. Rip's work, often depicting the Dutch coast and its maritime activities, offers a glimpse into the life and landscape of his time. This sketch, with its loose and expressive strokes, embodies the immediacy and observation of the artist's practice.