Bomschuit voor een kust 1830 - 1860

"Bomschuit voor een kust" (Bomboat off a Coast) is a pencil drawing by Albertus van Beest, a Dutch artist who lived from 1820 to 1860. The artwork depicts a calm scene of a bomboat docked at the shore with another vessel in the distance. Van Beest was known for his realistic depictions of Dutch landscapes and seascapes, capturing the quiet beauty of everyday life. This drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies his meticulous attention to detail and his talent for capturing the subtle nuances of light and shadow.