CV-HT - Torpedobootjager Hr. Ms. van Galen
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Oil painting on glass in a holder, titled Torpedobootjager Hr. Ms. van Galen, signed CV-HT, realist depiction of a sea view from the 1940s, Netherlands origin, 19.5 × 35.5 cm, framed and in good condition.
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HMS Van Galen was a Dutch torpedo gunboat (torpedobootjager) of the so-called "Admiral-class". The ship was built by the Schiedam shipyard Wilton-Fijenoord. Until 1939 the vessel was active in the Dutch East Indies, but due to rising tensions in Europe it was recalled to the Netherlands. On May 10, Van Galen was ordered to steam to Rotterdam to provide support and to prevent the Germans from crossing the Maas bridges. During the voyage to Rotterdam at least three aircraft were destroyed. On the Nieuwe Waterweg near Vlaardingen the ship was attacked by German Stukas and was heavily damaged. After an inspection it appeared that the ship, due to all the damage, was unusable for further warfare, and on May 12 it was disabled and scuttled by its own crew.
This painting is a - somewhat free, but very atmospheric - depiction of the now famous ship, made during wartime.
To complement the period setting, the infamous Fokker G-1 fighter is depicted, which tried to defend the Dutch ships from the air against the German superiority. The Fokker G.I and the Fokker D.XXI proved during the German invasion to be two of the few Dutch aircraft that were capable of standing up to the German fighters. A few enemy machines were shot down.
Oil on glass, in a holder
Height 19.5 cm, width 35.5 cm
Signed with CV-HT
Logically, a painter in the war years would sign such a subject only with initials
HMS Van Galen was a Dutch torpedo gunboat (torpedobootjager) of the so-called "Admiral-class". The ship was built by the Schiedam shipyard Wilton-Fijenoord. Until 1939 the vessel was active in the Dutch East Indies, but due to rising tensions in Europe it was recalled to the Netherlands. On May 10, Van Galen was ordered to steam to Rotterdam to provide support and to prevent the Germans from crossing the Maas bridges. During the voyage to Rotterdam at least three aircraft were destroyed. On the Nieuwe Waterweg near Vlaardingen the ship was attacked by German Stukas and was heavily damaged. After an inspection it appeared that the ship, due to all the damage, was unusable for further warfare, and on May 12 it was disabled and scuttled by its own crew.
This painting is a - somewhat free, but very atmospheric - depiction of the now famous ship, made during wartime.
To complement the period setting, the infamous Fokker G-1 fighter is depicted, which tried to defend the Dutch ships from the air against the German superiority. The Fokker G.I and the Fokker D.XXI proved during the German invasion to be two of the few Dutch aircraft that were capable of standing up to the German fighters. A few enemy machines were shot down.
Oil on glass, in a holder
Height 19.5 cm, width 35.5 cm
Signed with CV-HT
Logically, a painter in the war years would sign such a subject only with initials
Details
Artist
CV-HT
Sold with frame
Yes
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Torpedobootjager Hr. Ms. van Galen
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Condition
Good condition
Height
19.5 cm
Width
35.5 cm
Depiction/theme
Seascape
Style
Realism
Period
1940-1950
