
Sailing Boats In A Breeze
A dynamic seascape depicting sailing vessels navigating choppy waters beneath a dramatic, cloud-filled sky, rendered with masterful attention to the movement of wind and waves. De Verwer employs rich, earthy tones and fluid brushwork characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age maritime tradition to capture the raw energy of boats at the mercy of a stiff breeze. Executed in oil on oak panel, the work bears on its reverse the branded mark of an unidentified panel maker, offering a glimpse into the specialized craft networks that supported artistic production in the period.
- Medium
- oil on oak panel, the reverse branded with an anonymous panel maker's mark
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
The SØR Rusche Collection Online
May 1, 2019
Estimate: $6,000 – $8,000
Lot 220
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