Oil on canvas
Germany, 1946
Johannes Holst (1880-1965) - German ship- and marine painter
Signed and dated lower left ‘Joh's. Holst. 1946’
Dimensions: 85 x 124 cm
Frame: 106 x 145 cm
Good Condition
Provenance: Private collection, Germany
Large size paintings of cargo steamers or sailing ships on the open ocean were Holst's preferred subject; comparable painting fetch up to €23,500 in the auction market

This painting is distinguished by its realistic and technically accurate representation of the ship, which is a characteristic feature in the paintings of John Holst, who uses mostly paintings of other artists and photographs as role model, compiling them in his work.



Condition:

Partially slight craquelure and scattered tiny brown stains, otherwise overall of good l impression. The image dimensions are 85 x 124 cm, the frame measures 106 x 145 cm.



Johannes Holst (1880-1965)

Johannes Holst, born in Hamburg in 1880, initially started his career as a decorative painter studying with Heinrich Paul Lüdders, who worked as a marine painter too. In 1903 Holst started to work with the Hamburg Gallery Commeter, gaining a good deal by selling his paintings. Always being fascinated by ships, the artist undertook many voyages and even sailed himself. His works were mainly influence by the painters Anton Melbye (1818-75), Hugo Schnars-Alquist (1855-1939) and the Englishman John Robert Charles (Jack) Spurling (1870-1933). (cru)

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