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Rotterdam Harbour, 1857 (oil on canvas)
823499 Rotterdam Harbour, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Jongkind, Johan-Barthold (1819-91); 42.3x56.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rotterdam Harbour. Johan Barthold Jongkind (1819-1891). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1857. 42.3 x 56.8cm.); Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 22313940
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1850s 1857 Artist Dutch Continental Pictures Dutch Art Dutch Artist Large Group Mast Masted Mid 19th Century Mid Nineteenth Century Nautical Netherlandish Artist Rotterdam Rowboat Rowing Boat Sail Boat Sailboat Sailing Boat Sailing Vessel Vessel Part Water Transport Water Vehicle Water Vessel Young Man Young Men 19th Century Painting Johan Barthold Jongkind Jongkind Natural Space
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Rotterdam Harbour, 1857: A Glimpse into the Bustling Maritime Life of the 19th Century". This print captures Johan Barthold Jongkind's magnificent oil painting of Rotterdam Harbour in 1857. The artwork, measuring at 42.3x56.8 cm, showcases a vibrant scene filled with activity and energy. Set against the backdrop of a clear midday sky, this Netherlandish artist skillfully portrays a large group of people going about their daily routines in this bustling harbor. Sailing boats gracefully glide across the water as men expertly maneuver rowboats amidst them. The painting beautifully depicts the natural space surrounding Rotterdam Harbor during this time period. With its rich colors and meticulous details, it offers an authentic glimpse into life in mid-19th century Holland. Intriguingly, among the crowd are young boys eagerly observing these maritime activities while a young man takes charge on one of the sailboats nearby. This composition adds depth to the artwork and highlights both youthfulness and maturity within society at that time. Jongkind's masterful use of oil on canvas brings every element to life - from masted vessels to distant buildings lining the harbor's edge. His signature and date proudly adorn this remarkable piece, showcasing his talent as an esteemed Dutch artist. With its historical significance and artistic brilliance, "Rotterdam Harbour" transports viewers back to a bygone era where trade thrived upon these waters and human connection flourished amidst busy seafaring days.
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