Peter Bücken, Monumental Harbor Scene, 1800s, Oil on Canvas, Framed

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A large oil on canvas depicting a harbor and village quay, painted by the German artist Peter Bücken (1831–1915). This … Read more A large oil on canvas depicting a harbor and village quay, painted by the German artist Peter Bücken (1831–1915). This is one of the largest and most elaborate works he produced. The composition is dominated by a substantial windmill rising above clustered buildings, with moored sailing vessels, including one with a prominent red sail, and figures working and standing along the waterfront. A second, smaller windmill appears in the distance. The painting is signed lower right.
The surface shows extensive, regular craquelure consistent with age. The work is presented in its original ornate gilt frame, carved with leaf and foliate ornament.
Peter Bücken trained at the Düsseldorf Academy and later worked in the Aachen region, producing landscapes and coastal subjects. At this scale and level of detail, the painting stands as a major example within his oeuvre.
Origin: Germany

Artist: Peter Bücken (1831–1915)

Date: 19th Century

Medium: Oil on canvas

Frame: Original ornate gilt frame

Condition: Extensive age-related craquelure across the surface.

Dimensions: Width 180 cm (70.9 in.); Height 124 cm (48.8 in.) This piece has an attribution mark,
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