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Animated seascape at sunset
Dutch school
Monogrammed GM
Oil on panel
Late 19th century
Provenance: Private collection, Normandy
Blackened wood frame with gilded fillet, 20th century work
Dimensions:
With frame: 44 x 52 cm
Without frame: 30 x 38 cm
A charming maritime scene in the taste of the 17th-century Dutch school, this composition, bathed in late-day light, depicts an elegant sailing ship flying the Dutch flag, surrounded by barques and fishing boats moored at a busy pier. The sky, in rich shades of blue, pink and gold, reflects subtly on the calm waters, reinforcing the poetry of this harbor atmosphere.
The artist, active at the end of the 19th century, was inspired by Dutch masters such as Willem van de Velde, Bakhuizen and Jan van de Cappelle. He adopts their atmospheric effects, precision of detail and elegance of layout, while retaining a free touch and a sensibility specific to his era. The workmanship of the figures, the finesse of the sails, and the delicate reflections on the water all bear witness to a fine quality of execution. The work is presented in a sober, elegant 20th-century frame, in very good condition.
Condition: Very good overall condition - stable paint and homogeneous varnish
Ref: KQC8G397O2