A fishing trawler at sea as a storm approaches, other shipping beyond

細節

George Willem Opdenhoff (Dutch, 1807-1873)
A fishing trawler at sea as a storm approaches, other shipping beyond
signed 'Opdenhoff' (lower left)
oil on canvas
95 x 143 cm.

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拍品專文

Opdenhoff received his initial training from Andreas Schelfhout, and became skilled at capturing light in his paintings. He further developed the specialism of marine painting under the instruction of J.C. Schotel (1787-1838). Fascinated by seascapes, the artist dedicated his further artistic career to this genre.
The present lot, in which a storm threatens the livelihood of fishermen, is a perfect example of the artist's ability to enhance the story told by the use of dramamtic light effects.