Zeilschip op de Oostzee, uitzicht vanaf een passagiersschip 1889 - 1893

This sepia-toned photograph titled "Zeilschip op de Oostzee, uitzicht vanaf een passagiersschip" (Sailing ship on the Baltic Sea, view from a passenger ship) by Willem Frederik Piek Jr. depicts a sailboat on the Baltic Sea, seen from the perspective of a passenger ship. Captured between 1889 and 1893, the image showcases the artist's interest in maritime scenes, a common subject matter for Dutch artists. The photograph's intimate scale and focus on the details of the scene, such as the rippling waves and the distant sails, create a sense of immediacy and realism. The composition, framed within the rounded edges of a window, emphasizes the observer's vantage point and connection to the maritime landscape. This photograph is a testament to Piek's skill as a photographer and his ability to capture the beauty and grandeur of the sea.