Johan-Barthold Jongkind – Harbor Scene at Sunset
$50,000.00
Or Best OfferA luminous harbor scene at sunset attributed to Johan-Barthold Jongkind, the influential Dutch painter often credited as a key precursor to Impressionism. This evocative composition features sailing ships and steam-powered vessels silhouetted against a glowing sky, with atmospheric effects rendered in refined tonal transitions—a hallmark of Jongkind’s style. The distant skyline is punctuated by grand architecture, likely evoking the Tower of London, adding a historical and geographical narrative to the maritime setting.
Signed “Jongkind” lower right, the painting reflects the artist’s mastery of light, water reflections, and moody sky, often praised by contemporaries like Claude Monet. The work is housed in an ornate, period-appropriate carved and gilded frame, complementing its grandeur.