Lot 75: Lieve Pietersz. Verschuier

Lieve Pietersz. Verschuier
Rotterdam circa 1630 - 1686
a beach scene with fishermen preparing their boats at sunset
oil on canvas
61.4 by 76 cm.; 24 1/4 by 30 in.
Verschuier is believed to have worked with Simon de Vlieger in Amsterdam before 1652, whose influence is clearly visible in the present work. This painting characteristically displays Verschuier's interest in the depiction of weather conditions, in particular the rendering of dramatic sunsets. For comparison, see a similar painting sold London, Phillip's, 2 December 1997, lot 135.
Provenance:
With Alan Jacobs Gallery, London, from whom acquired by the present owner in 1983.
Exhibited:
Newcastle, Dutch Landscape Painting, 12 Oct. - 3 Dec. 1983.