The closing stages of one of the battles in the Anglo-Dutch Wars

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François-Étienne Musin (Ostend 1820-1888 Brussels)
The closing stages of one of the battles in the Anglo-Dutch Wars
signed 'F. Musin' (lower right)
oil on canvas
48 x 70 in. (122 x 177.8 cm.)

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Lot Essay

Born in Ostend in 1826, Musin was a highly prolific and successful artist. He was a Chevalier of the Order of Leopold, of Charles III and of the Liberator of Venezuela. His son, Auguste-Henri Musin (b.1852), was also an artist. His paintings are held in many public collections including Brussels, Ostend and Montreal.

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