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What does a painting of a ship mean?
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What a ship painting means is usually a matter of interpretation. Some people view them as a celebration of seafaring, while others see symbolism of the struggles of man versus nature in the compositions. Shop a variety of maritime paintings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
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Shop for Oil Paintings Of Ships on 1stDibs
19th Century seascape oil painting of ships on the Thames
By George Stainton
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery condition, having
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pair of 19th Century seascape oil paintings of ships at anchor
By Adolphus Knell
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, these works are offered in ready to hang gallery
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century seascape oil painting of ships at a Normandy port
By Charles Euphrasie Kuwasseg
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
seascape painting of a port in Normandy by Charles Euphrasie Kuwasseg. The scene shows large ships anchored
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
19th Century seascape oil painting of ships on the Humber Estuary
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
excellent condition.
Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century seascape oil painting of ships off the Dutch coast
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Thomas Sewell Robins
British, (1810-1880)
Shipping off the Dutch Coast
Oil on canvas, signed
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century pair of marine oil paintings of ships off Scarborough & Portsmouth
By John James Wilson
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
26.5 inches (each)
An attractive pair of seascape paintings depicting ships off two British harbours
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
