Schepen in de haven 1880 - 1882

This quick sketch of ships in a harbor, titled "Schepen in de haven", is a work by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, executed in 1880-1882. Known for his dynamic cityscapes, Breitner captured the intricate details of a ship's rigging in this fleeting study. The work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the artist's early explorations of urban scenes, his focus on light and shadow, and his masterful use of line.