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Painting of Napoleon III at the Naval Battle, oil on panel France

1880

$3,365.32
£2,492.80
€2,800
CA$4,603.64
A$5,017.73
CHF 2,652.83
MX$60,404
NOK 33,671.05
SEK 30,869.47
DKK 21,334.45

About the Item

Extraordinary oil painting on panel from an exquisite French collection. It retains its original gilded wooden frame. The scene depicts a powerful and chromatic seascape, representing a naval battle with meticulous detail. The composition features two main galleons. The one on the left has its cannons still smoking, while the one on the opposite side is wrecked and ablaze. In the foreground, shipwrecked sailors are aboard a small frigate. The technique is meticulous, the brushwork very fine, and the composition balanced. The composition is in keeping with the painting's narrative. The patina is consistent with its age. IT IS NOT SIGNED It would not be an exaggeration to say that every museum in the world could contribute its own more or less brilliant examples: battles, shipwrecks, boarding actions, pirates, and heroic vessels. For centuries, the production of works depicting this naval epic has been a cornerstone of national pride and the art world. Technical Data Technique: Oil on panel Title of the work: “Naval Battle” Genre: Marine Painting Period: 19th Century Country of origin: France Good condition considering its age and use Overall dimensions: 68 x 100 x 3 cm Dimensions without frame: 55 x 87 cm
  • Creation Year:
    1880
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.78 in (68 cm)Width: 39.38 in (100 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement Style:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Valladolid, ES
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2885217206542

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