Sloep bij een zeilschip op het water 1855

"Sloep bij een zeilschip op het water" is a watercolor painting by Johan Conrad Greive, created in 1855. This piece depicts a sloop sailing alongside a larger sailing ship in a calm, peaceful setting. The artwork features a delicate use of color and subtle details, capturing the essence of Dutch maritime life in the 19th century. The painting, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates Greive's talent for capturing the atmospheric beauty of Dutch waterways. This small watercolor, measuring just 90 mm by 140 mm, offers a glimpse into the artist's mastery of capturing the nuances of light and movement on water.