Showing posts with label Koekkoek. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Koekkoek. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Hermanus Koekkoek Snr - Dutch


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Details like the wet patch on the sail, dampened by the spray, show the amazing observational powers of these Old Masters of marine art, unaided by cameras. To those unfamiliar with the North Sea and The Channel, it really does have that silty grey appearance.

Saturday, May 16, 2009

Hermanus Koekkoek - Dutch 1815-1882


A Shipwreck off the Coast, 37.5 x 58 cm


Fishermen Hauling in the Nets, 18.5 x 26 cm