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Carl Rabus
Carl Rabus “Brussels Harbor Scene” 1937 – Vintage European Maritime Painting

1937

$3,450
£2,614.37
€3,012.76
CA$4,879.25
A$5,247.23
CHF 2,805.70
MX$63,280.06
NOK 35,480.03
SEK 32,326.87
DKK 22,512

About the Item

Experience the vibrant atmosphere of 1930s Brussels through this exceptional original acrylic on board harbor scene by celebrated German artist Carl Rabus (1898–1983). Painted in 1937, this masterful composition captures the dynamic charm of the Brussels harbor, where boats gently glide across shimmering water, framed by the city’s distinctive European architecture. Rabus’s expressive brushwork and nuanced sense of color—deep blues, warm ochres, and soft atmospheric tones—create a captivating interplay of light and movement. His modernist yet romantic approach merges traditional maritime realism with early 20th-century expressionism, giving the work both historical and emotional depth. Signed and dated by the artist in the lower right corner, and titled and signed again on the reverse, the painting is elegantly presented in its custom vintage frame (28.25 x 36.25 x 0.25 inches; image: 22.5 x 28.5 inches). A rare and museum-quality example of Rabus’s early European period, this work exemplifies his keen eye for atmosphere and form. It is a perfect addition for collectors of European modernist, maritime, or prewar art, celebrating the timeless beauty of Brussels’ harbor life through Rabus’s distinctive painterly vision.
  • Creator:
    Carl Rabus (1898 - 1983, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1937
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.25 in (71.76 cm)Width: 36.25 in (92.08 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement Style:
  • Period:
  • Framing:
    Frame Included
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Denver, CO
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 281721stDibs: LU27316005332

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