In The Style Of Claude Joseph Vernet, Seascape, Circa 1800

Oil on canvas depicting a sailboat flying the flag of the United Provinces, known as the Statenvlag, approaching a harbor under a sky tinged with orange hues. Several figures enliven the scene in the foreground, while the silhouette of a tower—perhaps a lighthouse—is visible on the right. The composition bears a resemblance to a painting from the Vernet school currently held in the collections of the Louvre Museum.

The signature is barely legible in the lower right corner.

Claude Joseph Vernet (1714–1789) was a French painter particularly known for his seascapes. In 1734, he traveled to Rome, where he remained for 19 years. There, he studied the paintings of Lorrain, which greatly inspired him, and built a solid network of patrons. Upon his return to France, he was commissioned by Louis XV to create a series of paintings depicting 15 French ports, which only served to enhance his reputation as a seascape painter. His works are now on display in numerous French and international museums.

Work re-stretched on canvas.
Visible signs of wear, craquelure, and previous restorations.
Good overall condition.
Dates from the late 18th–early 19th century.

Dimensions:
Image: 31 x 40 cm
Framed: 47 x 56 cm