Visserspink te Katwijk
Gerhard Morgenstjerne Munthe
1885 - 1927
Medium
brush
Dimensions
259; 207
About this artwork
height 259 mm x width 207 mm
Art Historical Context
**Visserspink tewijk** by Gerhard Morgenjerne Munthe, between 1885 and1927, offers a glimpse into coastal life through this intimate brush work measuring just 259 mm high by 207 mm wide. The title translates from Dutch as "Fishermen's Pink in Katwijk referring to a *visserspink*—a traditional, sturdy sailing boat used by fishermen in the Netherlands. Katwijk aan Zee, a historic fishing village on the North Sea coast, was a for maritime activity and inspired many artists with its rugged beaches and hardworking seafaring community. Munthe's choice of brush as the medium suggests a fluid, expres...