*Helios* von Hamburg, Capt. P. H. Hansen c. 1870 – The German full–rigged ship under the flag of the North–German Union (black–white–red) at sea with Heligoland in the background – c. 46 x 63 cm – signed and inscribed – good condition – Private Collection Northern Germany

Note: A typical composition by the artist with a technically very well done portrait of the vessel in the Northern Sea. Click on the image to see a larger illustration. Photo Copyright is with the Fine Art Emporium. Please refer to the FineArtEmporium page for M. Truelsen.

Mathias Truelsen (German, 1836-1900) - Ship Portrait of the German Bark "*Mercur* von Neustadt, Capt. H. Reise", ca. 1870, the vessel of Neustadt under full sail off Heligoland – Watercolor – signed "M. Truelsen" (address:) "Fischerstr. 63, Altona" and inscribed with title - 52 x 70 cm (20 1/2 x 27 1/2 in.) – The Werder Collection

Note: The *Mercur* was built in 1864 in Neustadt by J. Tornoe for the shipping company G. Jaede using a wooden construction with brass and iron bolts, no sheat metal. It had eight men crew and GRT 168,56. Click on the image to enlarge the picture. Photo Copyright is with the Werder Collection, Germany.

Heinrich Leitner (German, 1842-1913) - Marine Painting with a Brig in the North Sea at evening light 1872 – in the background two three-masted sailing ships in combat and some other vessels in the background – Oil on canvas – 16 3/4 by 30 1/2 inch (42,5 x 77,5 cm) – signed lower left: "H. Leitner" and dated 1872 – good condition, in a 19th Century bird`s eye frame - Private Collection, New Jersey, USA

Note: This painting with the romantic atmosphere is a typical and well executed work from his Oeuvre with interesting sunset light effects on the water and on the starboard side of the Brig. It is possible that it shows an incident from the Danish-Prussian War in 1864, when the Danish forces fighted in the Northern Sea against the Prussian-Austrian fleet. Photo Copyright is with the FineArtEmporium.

Ship Portrait of the German Schoonerbrig "Lorenz" ca. 1875, the vessel of Hamburg is shown off Venice at fair weather, Watercolor, 34 x 53 cm, good condition, the possession of a Private Collector in Western Germany

Note: We know different signatures by the members of the Luzzo family, which appear also as "Luzro" etc. Click on the image to see a larger illustration. Photo Copyright is with the Fine Art Emporium. Please refer to the FineArtEmporium page for Vinzenco Luzzo.

Seascape with German Fishing Vessels at evening dusk, ca. 1875, signed, Oil on canvas, ca. 40 x 60 cm, period gilt frame, the possession of a Private Collector in Hamburg, Northern Germany

Note: A typical marine painting by Franz Hunten with German fishing craft in the Northern or Baltic Sea. Click on the image to see a larger illustration. Photo Copyright is with the Fine Art Emporium. Please refer to the FineArtEmporium page for Franz Hünten.

Italian Pierhead Painter in Naples (19th Century) - Ship Portrait of the German "Schoener Brig CATO, Capt = H.Wulff" - the Schooner Brigg in the Bay of Naples at moonlight with erupting Vesuvius in the background – inscribed with title in the center - Gouache - 48 x 69 cm (19 x 27 in.) - The Werder Collection, Germany

Note: An unusual, rare and rather interesting ship portrait with the brigg in a night scene. Click here or on the image to enlarge the picture. Photo Copyright is with the Werder Collection, Germany.

Ship Portrait of the German Steamer "Australia, Capt. G. Franck" 1885, the German Transatlantic Steamer of Hamburg (Carr Line) with auxiliary sails set on his way to New York in the Mouth of the river Elbe, signed and dated by Heinrich Petersen, Oil on canvas, 50 x 70 cm, original gilt frame, the possession of a Collector in Hamburg, Germany.

Note: The typical signature of the artist is as follows:

, we did not see unsigned works up to now. Please refer to our page for H. Petersen.

Ship Portrait of the German Steamer "Thor (von) Sonderburg, Käptn. Jensen 22.09.1892", the German Passenger Steamer at sea off a coastline with a Danish sailing vessel beyond, signed, dated and inscribed with title, Oil on canvas, 50 x 70 cm, good condition, not relined, original frame, the possession of a Private Collector in Berlin, Germany

Note: the typical signature of Julius Gregersen is as follows:

, nearly all of works are signed. Please refer to the our page for this Julius Gregersen.

John Henry Mohrmann (American, 1857-1916), attributed to - Ship Portrait of the German Steamer ITHAKA 1894 – the steamer of Hamburg with all auxiliary sails set on the lower Elbe - Oil on canvas – 60 x 100 cm (23 1/2 x 39 3/8 in.) – unsigned – The Werder Collection, Germany

Note: Inscribed on a brass plaque: "S.S. Ithaka, Capt. J. Porath. 1894". Click on the image to enlarge the picture. Photo Copyright of the image is with the Werder Collection.

The German River Tug "Molch" 1894 off Lauenburg, with other smaller boats in the foreground, Oil on canvas 39 x 55 cm, very good condition, the possession of a Private Collector in Northern Germany

Note: A typical composition by Murjahn with the seafront of Lauenburg in the background. Click on the image to see a larger illustration. Photo Copyright is with the Fine Art Emporium. Please refer to the FineArtEmporium page for H. Murjahn.

John Henry Mohrmann (American, 1857-1916) - Ship Portrait of the German Steamer LAVINIA 1895 – Portrait of the steamer from Hamburg with auxiliary sails set in the Channel, a German Schooner beyond – 60 x 100 cm (23 1/2 x 39 3/8 in.) – signed "H. Mohrmann" and dated – The Werder Collection, Germany

Note: The steamer *Lavinia* was built in 1887 on the shipyard of the Flensburger Schiffsbau-Gesellschaft for the shipping company A.Kirsten in Hamburg, using an iron construction. Captains: Grunden 88/90, M. Crety 91/95, W. Richert 95. The Steamer was sold to Kalikanoff in Wladiwostock in 1896. Click on the image to enlarge the picture. (very good illustration in high resolution). Photo Copyright of the image is with the Werder Collection.

Ship Portrait of "Occident" 1898 – The German full–rigged Ship under full sail off Cuxhaven with the "Alte Liebe" lighthouse – 60 x 100 cm – signed and dated – The Werder Collection, Germany

Note: A rather interesting background in a Mohrmann painting, which suggests, that the artist has visited the Cuxhaven area (mouth of the River Elbe in Northern Germany) previously. Click on the image to enlarge the picture. Photo Copyright of the image is with the Werder Collection. Please refer to the FineArtEmporium page for John Henry Mohrmann.

Thomas Willes (American, 1850-1912) - Portrait of the "S.S. Capua of Hamburg, Capt. John Sperling", ca. 1900, the steamer with auxilliary sails shown at fair weather and under full sail of an American coastline - inscribed with title lower left - Oil on canvas with silk and velvet applications - 20 1/2 by 32 1/4 inch. (52 x 82 cm) - outstanding condition (under glass, therefore very well preserved) - Private Scandinavian Collection
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Note: Thomas Willes was a contemporary of Antonio Jacobsen in New York (they did also co-operate occasionally). He is well known for his ship portraits of merchant shipping and yachts around the turn of the century and represented in several Maritime Museums in the USA. Photo Copyright is with the FineArtEmporium.

T.G. Purvis (British, fl. 1890-1910) - Ship Portrait of the German four-masted Bark *Wandsbek* in the Atlantic Sea ca. 1900 - the Windjammer is shown under reduced sails on the high Sea - signed lower left "T.G. Purvis, London" and inscribed in the center water section "Wandsbek" - Oil on canvas 40 by 60 cm (15 3/4 by 23 5/8 inch), with the frame 50 x 70 cm (19 3/4 by 27 1/2 inch) - period bird`s eye maple frame - good condition, usual age crackle, one repair at back, not relined - Private Collection New Jersey, USA

Note: A typical work by the artist with convincing dark-light contrasts and a liveful atmosphere. The *Wandsbek* (built 1892 in Liverpool) was one the fascinating Windjammers around the turn of the Century and in service for Philadelphia, Southern America, India and the South Sea. For more information about the vessel see the illustration page. Click here to see a larger illustration. Photo Copyright is with the FineArtEmporium.

John Henry Mohrmann (American, 1857-1916) - Ship Portrait of the German Steamer LEMNOS 1901 – The steamer of Hamburg with auxiliary sails set at sea – 60 x 100 cm (23 1/2 x 39 3/8 in.) – signed "H. Mohrmann" and dated – The Werder Collection, Germany

Note: The steamer *Lemnos* was built in 1883 as PADANG in Middlesbroug / England using an iron construction., L 91,15m, W 11,27 m, D 7,18 m, 2191 GRT. Sold to the shipping company Kosmos, Hamburg June 26th 1896, sold to shipping company Laeisz March 5th 1898, sold to Deutsche Levante-Linie October 20th 1900. From 1896 to 1901 Captain P. Braren of Föhr was in command. The steamer sank after a collision in Dec. 1901 on the Elbe river. The Painting was formerly in the possession of family Braren of Föhr. Click on the image to enlarge the picture. Photo Copyright of the image is with the Werder Collection.

John Henry Mohrmann (American, 1857-1916) - Ship Portrait of the German Steamer AUGUSTUS 1906 – Portrait of the steamer at open sea with an Antwerp Pilot Schooner in the foreground - Oil on canvas – 60 x 100 cm (23 1/2 x 39 3/8 in.) – signed "H. Mohrmann" and dated – The Werder Collection, Germany

Note: This pilot boat appears - as a typical feature - at several ship portraits of John Henry Mohrmann. Click on the image to enlarge the picture. Photo Copyright of the image is with the Werder Collection.

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.

John Henry Mohrmann (American, 1857-1916) - 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.

Ship Portrait of the German Ketch "Mary von Hamburg, Capt. A. Heitmann", painted before 1910, the vessel under full sail off a coastline with a steamer in the distance, signed and inscribed, Watercolor and Gouache, 50 x 75 cm, in very good condition, original frame, the possession of a Private Collector in Northern Germany

Note: This picture is painted in Watercolor by adding Gouache to several parts. Likely Reuben Chappell used for this composition also a better quality paper than for the following one. Click on the image to see a larger illustration. Photo Copyright is with the Fine Art Emporium. Please refer to the FineArtEmporium page for Reuben Chappell.

John Henry Mohrmann (American, 1857-1916) - Ship Portrait of the North German Lloyd Ocean Liner "König Albert" 1910 - the steamer is shown on the open sea heading for Bremen with the five-masted full-rigged ship "Preussen" in the background - signed and dated 1910 - Oil on canvas, 60 by 100 cm (23 5/8 by 39 1/2 inch) - unframed - very good condition, professionally wax relined and restored by museum restorer (slight inpaint in the sky) - Private Collection, Germany

Note: The North German Lloyd Ocean Liner "Konig Albert" was in service to East Asia until 1903 and transported afterwards passengers from the Mediterranean (mainly from Italy) to New York. Many emigrants from Italy crossed the Atlantic on this vessel, the North German Lloyd was in the period around 1905 the leading shipping line from Italy to New York, followed by Cunard, Hapag and the White Star Line. This work is the only oil painting we know of this vessel. Click on the image to enlarge the picture

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.

Julius Gregersen (German, 1860-1953) - Ship Portrait of the German Schooner HANS VOSS (of) Orth a/F., Capt. Johs. Voss 1913 – The vessel is shown under full sail off Kronborg Castle (Elsinore) with Danish sailing vessels beyond - Oil on canvas – 54 x 75 cm (21 1/4 x 29 1/2 in.) – signed "Jul. Gregersen, Flensburg 21.01.1913" and numbered "656" – The Werder Collection Germany

Note: Click on the image to enlarge the picture. Photo Copyright of the image is with the Werder Collection.