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19th century Beach Landscape in Scheveningen, Holland with fishing boats, people

circa 1850

$7,950
£6,069.79
€7,013.59
CA$11,160.30
A$12,439.31
CHF 6,526.48
MX$151,904.28
NOK 82,639.43
SEK 78,106.83
DKK 52,345.46

About the Item

Edward William Cooke RA (1811–1880) Dutch Beach at Scheveningen, oil on canvas, circa 1850 This sweeping coastal scene by Edward William Cooke, painted circa 1850, captures the bustling life of the Dutch beach at Scheveningen with remarkable energy and painterly finesse. Known for his lifelong fascination with the sea and its working communities, Cooke’s portrayal here is both a tribute to the 17th-century Dutch marine tradition and a masterclass in Victorian realism. A lively throng of figures animates the shoreline—fishermen, merchants, women in traditional Dutch attire, and children moving among barrels and crates, all set against a backdrop of beached fishing vessels with boldly coloured sails. On the left, a lone horse and cart pause beside boats drawn ashore, while on the right, red-sailed ships drift just offshore, ready to ride the North Sea currents. The mood is one of both industry and ritual, as the eternal rhythm of tide, trade, and toil plays out beneath a vast, cloud-streaked sky. Cooke’s skill as a draughtsman is evident in every detail—from the rigging and architecture of the boats to the subtle gradations of sand and sea. Having studied Dutch marine painters extensively, including van de Velde and Backhuysen, Cooke absorbed their principles while developing a distinctive, richly textured style of his own. His scenes, while faithful to geography and daily life, are imbued with an almost theatrical clarity, elevating the ordinary into the realm of the timeless. This painting is a striking example of Cooke’s ability to bridge eras—melding Dutch Golden Age atmosphere with Victorian narrative. It is a work that not only celebrates a seafaring culture but stands as a compelling document of coastal life at a moment of historic continuity and change. The painting is not signed hence we are attributing it to Cooke based on the quality, composition and how the paint has been used.
  • Attributed to:
    Edward William Cooke (1811 - 1890, British)
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1850
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 56 in (142.24 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The painting is in good condition, having been cleaned about 30 years ago.
  • Gallery Location:
    Woodbury, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU507316381702

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