Figuren aan de kust met Sidon op de achtergrond 1852

"Figuren aan de kust met Sidon op de achtergrond" (1852) by François Stroobant is a black and white lithograph depicting a scene on the coast of Sidon, Lebanon. The artwork showcases Stroobant's detailed rendering of the landscape, featuring a group of figures on the beach, a boat, and a distant view of the city of Sidon with its bridge. Stroobant's work was known for its precision and attention to detail, characteristics evident in this depiction of a coastal scene. This work is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and can be viewed as an example of 19th-century landscape art. The image is particularly valuable for its historical and geographical documentation of the city of Sidon, a significant location in the Middle East.