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A Selection of Merchant Steamers without sails worldwide (after 1880) - Page 2 of 2

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Image of Italian Ship Portrait

Unidentified Italian Artist - Ship Portrait of the Norwegian Steamer "Hansa", ca. 1900-1905, the vessel under full speed at sea, inscribed with title at bottom center - Gouache - 42 x 64 cm - good condition - original frame - Collection in Germany

Note: The construction of the vessel is typical for freight steamers build in the first years of the 20th Century. Click on the image to see a larger illustration. Photo Copyright is with the FineArtEmporium.

 

Image of Jacobsen Painting

Ship Portrait of the American Red Star Liner "Finland" in New York Harbor off the Statue of Liberty 1906, the vessel is starting its transatlantic voyage to Antwerp (Belgium), signed and dated "A. Jacobsen 1906" lower left, Oil on canvas laid down on panel, 56 x 91 cm (22 x 36 in), good condition

Note: A sketch and smaller oil of the Finland by Jacobsen is in the Mariners Museum (VA) - please refer to Sniffen. The Passenger "Finland" was in service for the Red Star Line New York from 1902-1928. Click on the image to see a larger illustration. Photo Copyright is with the FineArtEmporium. Please refer to the FineArtEmporium page for Antonio Jacobsen.

 

Image of Jensen Painting

Ship Portrait of the German Steamer "Paula Blumberg" 1907, the steamer from Hamburg is shown off Heligoland with a German sailing vessel in the background, signed and dated, Oil on canvas, 57 x 85 cm, very good condition, not relined, original gilt frame (Art Noveau Design), the possession of a Private Collector in Bremen, Northern Germany

Note: A typical composition by the artist with bright colors, a realistic sea and decorative background elements. Click on the image to see a larger illustration. Photo Copyright is with the Fine Art Emporium. Please refer to the FineArtEmporium page for Alfred Jensen.

 

Image of Mohrmann Painting

Ship Portrait of the German Steamer "Rhakotis" 1907, the steamer of Hamburg (Kosmos Line) shown on his way to Chile in the Channel off dover cliffs with another steamer in the background, signed and dated, Oil on canvas, 50 x 70 cm, the possession of a Private Collector in Bremen, Northern Germany -

Note: Mohrmann painted (at least) a second painting of this vessel which shows it in the typical broad side view. Click on the image to enlarge the picture. Photo Copyright of all images is with the FineArtEmporium. Please refer to the FineArtEmporium page for John Henry Mohrmann.

 

Image of John Henry Mohrmann Painting

Ship Portrait of the Danish DFDS Steamer "Nicolai II" 1909, the vessel is shown in the Harbor of Antwerp with a local boat in the foreground, signed and dated, Oil on canvas, 50 x 70 cm, the possession of a Private Collector in Berlin, Germany

Note: The church shown in the distance is visible on nearly all paintings by Henry Mohrmann with a view of Antwerp in the background. Click on the image to enlarge the picture. Photo Copyright of the image is with the FineArtEmporium. Please refer to the FineArtEmporium page for John Henry Mohrmann.

 

Image of Adam Painting

Ship Portrait of the German Steamer "Osnabrück (of) Hamburg, Capt. E. Sparmann 1911", the vessel under full steam off the French coast with a Bark approaching - signed "Ed. Adam", dated "1912" and inscribed with title - Oil on canvas - 60 x 90 cm - good condition - Private Collection in Berlin, Germany

Note: Typically for the paintings of the sons is the inscription in the center, which has rarely been done by the father. The name of the steamer is shown again at the bow. Click on the image to see a larger illustration. Please refer to the page for Edmond Adam.

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