19th-Century Dutch School Marine Scene With Warship

19th-Century Dutch School Marine Scene With WarshipThis worn 19th century oil on panel depicts a lively marine scene from the 17th century with Dutch sailboats and a warship. The artist has referenced a time when the Dutch navy was the envy of Europe for its scale and ferocity. Between 1652 and 1654 the Dutch fought the English in the violent Anglo Dutch War and numerous artists drew upon this period for inspiration. The painting exhibits various wear and abrasions, which add to its lost in time

to whose fallsMelodious birds sing madrigals

he became a member of the Academy and focused primarily on portraiture from that point on

1835 Provenance

Overall size: 27” x 21” / 68cm x 53cm

With her front foot firmly planted and arm extended

Christie’s and Bonhams

ready to be considered in more depth later on

which is the year that Vernon Hill exhibited a work titled ‘Sea Frolic’ at the Leicester Galleries

He was also a conscientious artist that tended to depict the most downtrodden in society

1830Condition: Craquelure but the paint is stable

When away from the theatre

000 achieved at Christie’s in 2011 for ‘A view towards Sorø Academy’