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Canvas Print : Figures on Board Small Merchant Vessels, c. 1650-5 (pen, brown ink and wash drawing)
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Figures on Board Small Merchant Vessels, c. 1650-5 (pen, brown ink and wash drawing)
XOS3038327 Figures on Board Small Merchant Vessels, c.1650-5 (pen, brown ink and wash drawing) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 21x32.2 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.:
); Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 12833727
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17th Cargo Dutch Golden Age Golden Age Labor Load Loading Merchants Rope Sails Seventeenth Shipping Tackle Traders
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the historical charm of the past into your home with our Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This exquisite artwork, "Figures on Board Small Merchant Vessels, c.1650-5" by Willem van de Velde the Elder, captures the essence of life on the high seas during the 17th century. With intricate pen, brown ink, and wash drawing techniques, Velde masterfully depicts the figures and their interactions on small merchant vessels. Add this stunning piece to your collection and transport yourself back in time, as our high-quality canvas prints bring out the rich details and colors of this Fine Art Finder masterpiece.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This pen, brown ink, and wash drawing by Willem van de Velde the Elder takes us back to the bustling Dutch Golden Age in the 17th century. Titled "Figures on Board Small Merchant Vessels" this artwork measures 21x32.2 cm and is housed at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles. The scene depicted showcases a busy harbor filled with small merchant vessels engaged in trade and shipping activities. The meticulous attention to detail brings life to each figure present on board these boats, capturing their laborious work as they load cargo onto their ships. The artist's skillful use of pen strokes and delicate washes creates a sense of movement within the composition, emphasizing the billowing sails and intricate rigging that adorn these vessels. It is evident that Van de Velde was not only interested in capturing maritime scenes but also studying figures engaged in various tasks related to sailing. As we observe this remarkable piece, we are transported into a world where sailors, merchants, and traders come together to facilitate commerce across vast oceans. This drawing serves as a testament to the importance of maritime trade during this period while highlighting the dedication and hard work required for successful voyages. With its historical significance and artistic brilliance, "Figures on Board Small Merchant Vessels" remains an invaluable addition to our understanding of Dutch naval history during the Golden Age.
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