Midday break at a Shipyard on the Maas 1865 - 1867

"Midday Break at a Shipyard on the Maas" (1865-1867) by Johan Conrad Greive depicts the daily life of workers at a shipyard on the Maas river in the Netherlands. The scene, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases Greive's detailed portrayal of a bustling shipyard with ships under repair, tools, and figures taking a break. The painting's realism captures the atmosphere of the time and reflects Greive's mastery of depicting light and shadow. This genre painting is a testament to the everyday life of working-class people in 19th-century Dutch society.