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Hobbe Smith (Dutch, 1862-1942)
A festive fleet on the Zuiderzee
Details
Hobbe Smith (Dutch, 1862-1942)
A festive fleet on the Zuiderzee
signed 'Hobbe Smith' (lower left)
oil on canvas
228 x 184 cm.
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Lot Essay
It has been suggested that the present lot depicts the naval review of all Zuiderzee fishermen in the presence of Queen-mother Emma and Queen Wilhelmina, which took place on August 3rd 1900.