Ships in the Ice 1901

"Ships in the Ice" is a painting by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, completed in 1901 and housed at the Rijksmuseum. The painting depicts a harbor scene with a dense cluster of ships at anchor, their masts forming a vertical grid against a misty, overcast sky. Breitner's signature use of thick, impasto brushstrokes and a muted palette creates a sense of atmosphere and depth, capturing the quiet drama of the scene. The painting is considered a prime example of Breitner's later style, which often focused on urban landscapes and industrial scenes.