Dutch school (XIX) - Zeilboten






Master in early Renaissance Italian painting with internship at Sotheby’s and 15 years' experience.
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Oil painting on canvas titled Zeilboten, a 19th‑century Dutch Impressionist seascape with multiple sailboats, unsigned, 90 by 142 cm, origin Netherlands, sold by Galerie, in reasonable condition.
Description from the seller
This painting shows a seascape with several sailing boats, the largest boat centrally positioned in the composition. The dark sails stand out strongly against the menacing, cloudy sky, in which brown, green, and gold tones have been used. The light breaks in spots through the clouds and is reflected in the water, creating a striking contrast between light and dark. The rolling sea and heavy clouds give the painting a mysterious and almost dramatic atmosphere. Thanks to the smaller boats in the background, there is also a great sense of depth, while the large sailing boat immediately draws the viewer's attention.
Executed in oil on canvas.
Not framed
Dimensions of the work approximately 90 × 142 cm
Viewings are possible
Seller's Story
This painting shows a seascape with several sailing boats, the largest boat centrally positioned in the composition. The dark sails stand out strongly against the menacing, cloudy sky, in which brown, green, and gold tones have been used. The light breaks in spots through the clouds and is reflected in the water, creating a striking contrast between light and dark. The rolling sea and heavy clouds give the painting a mysterious and almost dramatic atmosphere. Thanks to the smaller boats in the background, there is also a great sense of depth, while the large sailing boat immediately draws the viewer's attention.
Executed in oil on canvas.
Not framed
Dimensions of the work approximately 90 × 142 cm
Viewings are possible
