Belgian school (XIX) - Barcos neerlandeses navegando

Oil on panel signed by R. Van Oppem, depicting a seascape with sailboats of Dutch-inspired design, presented in a sturdy stripped wooden frame that reinforces its classic marine character.

Artist: R. Van Oppem, painter known for his seascapes and views of ships and ports.

Technique: Oil on panel.

Subject: Several period ships, with sails raised and Dutch flags, sailing on a somewhat choppy sea beneath a cloudy sky with dawn or dusk light.

Style: Traditional marine painting, with detailed rigging and hulls, heir to the great Dutch school of naval painting.

Dimensions
With frame: 32.5 × 27.5 × 5 cm.

Panel (image): 20 × 14 cm.

The small format and the deep “box” frame make it a very decorative piece and easy to place on any wall or on a piece of furniture.

Frame: Wide wood, in a stripped/beige aged finish, with a slanted molding that creates a window effect toward the seascape. Shows wear and small flaws typical of age, which add patina.

Condition: Painting in good overall condition, with no visible retouching or significant losses; legible signature at the bottom (not visible in the overall photo).