Enkele personen bij een boot aan de kust 1761 - 1779

Hendrik Kobell created this small drawing with pen and gray ink, depicting a coastal scene, during the latter half of the 18th century. The work captures a moment of interaction on the shore, where class distinctions are subtly highlighted. A group of well-dressed individuals, perhaps members of the bourgeoisie, appear to be engaging with a man in simpler attire near a boat. The presence of dogs further accentuates a leisurely, upper-class lifestyle, set against the backdrop of maritime labor. Kobell, working in a time defined by social stratification, provides a glimpse into the era's power dynamics. The image evokes the tensions and transactions between different social strata, reflecting a society where one's position dictated their relationship to the sea, whether for pleasure or for labor. The drawing provides a poignant snapshot of 18th-century coastal life, imbued with the quiet drama of social interplay.