Studieblad met boot en vuurtoren 1870 - 1931

"Studie blad met boot en vuurtoren" (Study sheet with boat and lighthouse) is a pencil sketch on paper by Willem Bastiaan Tholen, created sometime between 1870 and 1931. The work depicts a simple scene of a small boat sailing past a lighthouse, with the artist's focus on capturing the essence of the subject through gestural lines and shading. The loose and unfinished nature of the drawing is characteristic of Tholen's style, highlighting his preference for capturing immediate impressions and creating a sense of spontaneity. The sketch offers a glimpse into the artist's working process and serves as a valuable study for a potential larger composition. It is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.