Schip op het water 1834 - 1893

"Schip op het water" (Ship on the Water) is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Willem Anthonie van Deventer (1824-1893). It depicts a ship with two masts and sails, with the bow pointing to the left and the stern to the right. The ship is at anchor with the sails lowered. The ship is at a slight angle, facing the viewer. The artist’s attention to detail is evident in the realistic portrayal of the ship and its rigging. The drawing demonstrates the artist’s fascination with maritime scenes and the skill of his hand in creating a minimalist but captivating portrayal of a ship at anchor.