Bout-oil On Canvas-johan Adolf Rust-steamboat And Sailors' Boat-circa 1870

Offshore Maritime Scene – Sailing Ship and Steamer in Rough SeasJohan Adolph Rust (Amsterdam, 1828 – 1915) Oil on canvas, relined on period wood panelFrame: Carved wooden frame, patinated black with gilt edging, periodCondition: Excellent, stretched canvas and well-preserved colors Presentation of the artist Johan Adolph Rust, born in Amsterdam in 1828, is a Dutch painter specializing in seascapes, rivers and cityscapes. A student of the Amsterdam Academy, he also benefited from the direct influence of his uncle, the famous painter Cornelis Springer, a renowned portrait and landscape painter.Rust follows the realist tradition of the 19th century, combining precision of drawing with a sense of atmosphere. He subtly captured the moods of the sea and harbor atmospheres, particularly during the technological transition from traditional sailing ships to the first steamships. About the painting This painting perfectly embodies the tension of this pivotal era, where sail coexisted with steam propulsion. The opposition between the small human boat and the large mechanical ship suggests a contrast between tradition and modernity. The dramatic effect of the sky and the waves amplifies this impression of struggle against the elements. This is a rare and precious example of the view that 19th-century artists took of the technical and human upheavals of the maritime world. Signature lower right70 cm x 76 cm52 cm x 46 cm