Aangemeerde schepen c. 1900 - 1901

"Aangemeerde schepen" (Moored Ships) is a graphite sketch on paper by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, dated c. 1900-1901. Now housed in the Rijksmuseum, the sketch captures the essence of a bustling harbor scene with a focus on the masts and rigging of moored ships, capturing the dynamism of the city's maritime activities. The loose, gestural lines of the drawing suggest a quick study, perhaps made on location, and reflect Breitner's signature style of capturing the fleeting moments of everyday life in Amsterdam.