‘Fishing Boats off the Harbour’
Signed A. Hulk, Dutch British school print
A finely executed 19th-century marine print depicting sailing vessels navigating choppy waters near a harbour wall, with distant figures and architectural structures silhouetted against a soft, cloud-filled sky.
Abraham Hulk Snr. (1813–1897) was a Dutch-born marine painter renowned for his luminous seascapes and harbour scenes, painted with remarkable attention to light and movement. His works exemplify the 19th-century Dutch–British maritime tradition.
Medium & Support: Print on canvas.
Frame: Substantial carved and gilt frame with reeded and acanthus mouldings; light wear consistent with age.
Condition: Good decorative condition.
Signature: Signed print A. Hulk and dated 1875 lower right.
Dimensions:
Framed: approx. 67 × 58 cm
Visible painting: approx. 39 × 30 cm
Notes: A lively and atmospheric 19th-century coastal scene, evoking the vigour and romance of maritime life.