Offered by Galerie Barnabé
Martinus SCHOUMAN (Dordrecht 1770–1848 Breda)
Vessels and boats at anchor in calm seas Signed and dated 1816 lower right Oil on panel, collector's stamp, 70 x 91,5 cm
THE ARTIST
A marine painter, pupil of Mr. Versteeg and his uncle Aert Schoùman, many of his paintings are in Amsterdam. All of his work demonstrates a remarkable knowledge of ships and aspects of the sea. Our painting is a perfect demonstration of this, and it is one of his best achievements.