Frits Meijer (XX) - Haven In zicht "Volendam"

Frits Meijer (Netherlands, 20th century) – 'Volendammer botters VD 6 and VD 4' – oil on canvas – circa 1940s – Canvas 100×50 cm – Frame 120×70 cm


Description

Groot maritime painting by Frits Meijer, probably created in the 1940s, derived from the classic craquelé and the warm, yellowed varnish layer that are characteristic of works from this period.

The presentation shows two historic Volendam fishing boats, recognizable by their fishing numbers:

VD 6 – fishing ship number 6 from Volendam

VD 4 – fishing ship number 4 from Volendam


VD is the official Dutch fishing code for Volendam. The numbers refer to real, registered fishing vessels, making the painting especially appealing to collectors of maritime art and Volendammer history.

The fabric has an impressive size of 100 × 50 cm and is supplied in a stylish frame of 120 × 70 cm, giving the entire piece a strong decorative appearance.
Meijer's distinctive style is clearly visible: a calm sea, warm color transitions, and a realistic depiction of traditional Dutch fishing boats.


Technical data

Artist: Frits Meijer

Volendam Bait Boats VD 6 and VD 4

Technique: Oil paint on canvas

Period: approx. the 1940s

Canvas dimensions: 100 × 50 cm

Dimensions with frame: 120 × 70 cm

Signature: hand-signed bottom left

Condition of the painting: good, with appropriate craquelure for its age.

Condition list: light signs of use, the list has had a minor repair.

Origin: private collection in the Netherlands.

Particulars

Large format — rarer within Meijer's body of work.

Historical Volendam ship codes, popular among maritime collectors

Warm aged varnish + authentic craquelé (indication 1930s-1940s).

Ready to hang up

Decorative very strong




Shipping

The painting is carefully packaged and insured shipped.
Pickup can be arranged by consultation.