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Dutch School Military Painting off the Coast Landscape Dutch Netherlands
$2,297.73
£1,720.10
€1,920
CA$3,163.12
A$3,457.91
CHF 1,829.39
MX$41,379.43
NOK 23,276.35
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DKK 14,628.04
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Amazing landscape painting, characteristic of the 19th-century Dutch school. Titled “Military off the Coast,” although the focus is on the landscape itself, there is a small human figure dressed in military attire and armed, looking toward the horizon. The sparse human presence is complemented by the austere hut on the right side of the work.
On the contrary, as is typical of 19th-century Dutch landscape painting, there is a clear interest in depicting nature in all its splendor. In general, there is an evolution from the classicism inherited from the previous century toward an increasingly marked naturalism, combined with the influence of German and French Romanticism. The most common subjects chosen were either everyday subjects or with some national symbolism: humble landscapes, without drama or excessive idealization, with elements such as windmills, canals, cloudy skies, coastal or agricultural scenes, all linked to national identity.
The painters opted for direct observation of nature and painting outdoors, influenced by the French plein air style, which allowed for a much more faithful and realistic representation of light. A preferred color palette is also evident, marked by grays, earth tones, and muted blues—the perfect colors to capture that distinctive atmosphere.
This work is an example of these characteristics. The human presence is almost anecdotal within the immensity of the landscape, charged with a very sentimental atmosphere, and can even convey a certain sense of loneliness or reflection. Like the soldier, our gaze as viewers is drawn toward the sea. The composition achieves a magnificent sense of depth, thanks to the contrast between the figure in the foreground and the remote mountainous landscape. The precision of the brushstrokes on the treetops, sheltered from the wind, is truly extraordinary.
But what stands out, without a doubt, is the light. In its attempt to depict reality as accurately as possible, the direct experience of light is prioritized. In this case, the moment chosen is dawn, the precise moment when the heavens seem to open up to let in the light that ushers in a new day. The sky is recreated with a great movement of clearings and clouds, adding visual volume and generating a scenic and emotional sensation.
A truly evocative landscape, following in the footsteps of renowned landscape artist Joachim Govertsz, a follower of Pieter Van Asch. This style of painting became an important historical legacy, greatly influencing subsequent artistic movements.
Technical details
Support technique: Oil on canvas
Title of the work: “Military off the Coast”
School: Dutch / Netherlandish School
Period: 19th century
Country of origin: Netherlands
Good condition according to its age and use
Overall dimensions: 43 x 51 x 6 cm
Unframed dimensions: 31 x 40 cm
- Creator:The Dutch Touch Painting Inc. (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)Width: 20.08 in (51 cm)Depth: 2.37 in (6 cm)
- Style:Romantic (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Valladolid, ES
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2943346495472
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