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Ship Portrait of the Brigantine "Adolph" in the Bay
of Naples - ca. 1878 - The vessel is shown under full sail,
Vesuvius and other shipping in the distance- , Gouache on paper
- inscribed in the centre with the name of the vessel - 48 x 72
cm (19 x 28 inch) plus frame - minor signs of age, otherwise very
good condition - price: EUR 2.400 (ca.
Pounds 1600) (convert
to Pounds or other currency )
Note: This painting is framed under
the antique glass and a delicate picture. We are currently offering
it only for Germany and selected European destinations. The "Adolph"
was built in 1867 in Apenrade and measured at 208 Tons. In 1878
it belonged to E.E. Nielsen & Capt. in Rudkobing (Rudkjobing)
of Langeland (a Danish Island in the Baltic Sea).
It was under the command of Capt. E.A. Hastrup and (* continued
below) - Photo Copyright is with the FineArtEmporium.
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Italian Artist
Naples around 1878
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* It was under the command of Capt. E. A. Hastrup and appears from 1879 until
1882 in the Lloyd`s Registers of Shipping. In 1878 it was measured by Lloyds
in Hamburg and at this time a ship portrait by H. Petersen & P.C. Holm from
Hamburg was done. The painting is housed in its original laquered frame and
under the antique glass. The method the frame has been done is interesting too:
This is not veneer (wood) what you see but the frame has been painted to imitate
a wooden veneer and the paint is covered by French Polishing. Read more about
the painting below ...
Presented
by the FineArtEmporium in Hamburg.
Following are shown some detail views of the painting:
This is not a simple work by a pierhead painter with a "fast brush".
The vessel is depicted very detailled and there is an additional Neapolitan
boat on the left side. As background we see on the left Vesuvius and the Bay
of Naples and on the right side the Amalfi Coast. We believe therefore that
it has been done by an advanced artist - comparable to a late work by Michele
Funno or an early work by a member of the De Simone family. Probably the signature
has been faded. The word "Adolph" in the centre of the grey lining
below is hardly visible and possibly there were other letters on the right side.
In general the colors of the picture are preserved really good indeed - except
of the red color of the flags which has faded a little. There are no dark "Stripes"
from gaps in the wooden background cover - as it can often be found with these
Gouache pictures from Italy.
Other artists artists working in Naples in this period and in the gouache
technique were Luigi Renault and Luigi Roberto. I hope one day we will find
out who did it. Anyway and - most important for the captain who commissioned
this painting - the name of the vessel is shown three times (in a name flag,
on the bow and written in the lining). Additionally the flag of the shipping
company (Nielsen) is shown on the first mast and the ship flies its nationality
flag of cause.
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This offer includes delivery within Northern
Germany and Denmark (Sealand with surcharge). Shipment to selected destinations
in Europe at cost of Transport and Insurance (please inquire). For easy payment
we accept credit cards (VISA and M/C) and can provide a secure server for transmission
of your data. Payment is also possible by bank transfer or Cheque on delivery.
Any questions
are welcome, please send your e-mail to: bais@gmx.de
- This description has been written by Mr. Karsten Buchholz. We are also available
at the phone from Europe 0049-40-827927 or from Germany at 040-827927. Please
note that an order can only be placed by a written message (email or fax) to
avoid mistakes with the address. As always, this offer is subject to prior sale.
This description was written by Karsten Buchholz.
