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Signed Michael Zeno Diemer Oil on Canvas "On the Skutari Lake, Albania

$28,999
£22,010.81
€25,720.99
CA$40,417.46
A$45,564.11
CHF 24,150.38
MX$561,737.34
NOK 293,577.88
SEK 282,175.07
DKK 191,834.71
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About the Item

Evocative and masterfully composed, this original oil on canvas by Michael Zeno Diemer (1867-1939) captures a tranquil yet majestic moment on Skutari Lake, the largest lake in the Balkans, situated between modern-day Albania and Montenegro. Under full sail, traditional vessels glide across deep blue waters, their billowing canvas reflecting soft Mediterranean light. A fortress stands watch on the distant shoreline, set against a dramatic backdrop of alpine peaks and golden hills, giving the work both narrative depth and atmospheric grandeur. Renowned for his panoramic maritime and historical scenes--Diemer was a prolific German painter whose career spanned the turn of the 20th century. Influenced by the Romantic traditions of the Düsseldorf School and the detailed realism of 19th-century academic painting, Diemer merged dramatic composition with careful topographical accuracy. Signed by the artist and elegantly framed, this painting offers not only a glimpse into a lesser-known European locale but also a fine example of Diemer's lifelong devotion to maritime subjects. A rare and refined piece for collectors of 19th-century European painting, naval art, or historically rooted romantic realism.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 53 in (134.62 cm)Width: 69.5 in (176.53 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Romantic (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The item is in overall good condition. There may be signs of wear consistent with age, including chipping in the frame. Item is signed by the artist. Please look at the images for more details.
  • Seller Location:
    MC Leansville, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1352355711stDibs: LU10457245441012

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