"The Ships of Christopher Columbus”, Claus Bergen (Stuttgart 1885–1964 Lenggries), circa 1950
Oil on canvas. Bears signature lower left “CLAUS BERGEN”. Three historical sailing vessels on a choppy sea beneath a cloudy sky; at centre a larger three-masted vessel with a high stern, flanked by two smaller sailing ships. Paint layer with fine craquelure, particularly in the pale cloud passages. Frame with rubbing and punctate losses to the surface decoration of the relief ornament. Image dimensions 41.5 × 77.5 cm, frame dimensions 59 × 94.5 cm. Alongside contemporary marine subjects, Bergen also devoted himself to depictions of historical shipping; during the 1940s and 1950s he repeatedly painted early modern sailing vessels.
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Oil on canvas. Bears signature lower left “CLAUS BERGEN”. Three historical sailing vessels on a choppy sea beneath a cloudy sky; at centre a larger three-masted vessel with a high stern, flanked by two smaller sailing ships. Paint layer with fine craquelure, particularly in the pale cloud passages. Frame with rubbing and punctate losses to the surface decoration of the relief ornament. Image dimensions 41.5 × 77.5 cm, frame dimensions 59 × 94.5 cm. Alongside contemporary marine subjects, Bergen also devoted himself to depictions of historical shipping; during the 1940s and 1950s he repeatedly painted early modern sailing vessels.
Condition: II +
Reserve
Time, Location
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