Fishing boats on the slipway – oil on canvas

Fishing boats on the slipway – oil on canvas

A robust harbour scene in oil: two fishing boats (steam trawlers) lie side by side on the slipway or in the dock, seen from a low viewpoint so that the bows tower imposingly above the viewer. Tall masts, a yellow funnel, rigging and anchors; registration letters and numbers can be seen on the bow (photos 2 and 3). The painter works in muted greys, browns and reds on a visibly coarse canvas. We have not found a signature.

Why we chose this piece

The unusual, almost graphic viewpoint makes this painting modern and powerful. It is reminiscent of the work of painters who recorded harbours and shipyards in the 1920s–1950s.

Style and interior

Perfect for an industrial, maritime or wabi-sabi interior. Loose canvas: lovely to have stretched, to hang between two battens, or to stand on a shelf.

Dimensions: 33.2 × 51 cm
Artist: unknown; unsigned
Technique: oil on canvas (loose, not stretched)
Period: first half of the 20th century (estimated)
Origin: Western Europe
Condition: The canvas is loose and not stretched, with slightly frayed edges and traces of an earlier fixing along the top edge. Light fold lines and some dirt, a few small paint losses. The back is discoloured with dark spots (traces of mould, photo 6). The paint layer itself is largely good.

Price:
€ 145

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