secondhand Jacobus Moerman Oil Painting Marine Cabinet Piece, Ostend 1939

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Oil Painting Marine Cabinet Piece Jacobus Moerman (NL) – Signed Ostend 1939

This skillfully crafted cabinet piece by Dutch artist Jacobus Jaap (Jean) Moerman (1893-1959) is a rare, documented work from the summer of 1939. At 46 years old, the painter captured the harbour of Ostend using an expressionistic technique just before the outbreak of the Second World War. The piece measures 27 by 22 centimeters and stands out due to its soft pastel palette and refined execution.

The reverse side of the panel holds exceptional value for art collectors. It features a complete, underlined annotation handwritten by the artist himself. This includes his signature J. Moerman with his characteristic vertical J and uneven M, alongside the date 1939 and the location Ostende. Additionally, authentic red pencil sketches of a pier and a ship stern are visible, crossed out by a studio marking. This double-sided documented work provides unique and conclusive proof of provenance.

Dimensions: painting 27 x 22 cm, with frame 30,3x25,5x2,5cm
Total weight: 400 grams
Material: Oil on canvas on wood panel
Subject: Fishing boats Ostend harbour
Signature: J. Moerman 1939
Provenance: Ostend, Belgium
Annotations: Signature, pencil sketches