Martinus Schouman (Dutch, 1770-1848) Watercolour Seascape

Martinus Schouman (Dutch, 1770–1848) – Dutch Sailing Vessels in Rough Seas A fine early 19th-century watercolour by noted Dutch marine artist Martinus Schouman. The composition shows Dutch sailing vessels navigating rough waters, painted with great sensitivity to light, atmosphere and movement. Signed “M. Schouman” lower left. Watercolour on paper Sight size: 45 x 32 cm Framed size: 63 x 53 cm Mounted and set behind glass in a later gilt frame. The watercolour itself remains in good condition. Some foxing to the mount and minor wear to the frame commensurate with age. Martinus Schouman was a prominent figure in the Dutch Romantic school, known for his marine subjects and seascapes. A grandson and pupil of Aert Schouman, he exhibited widely and is represented in Dutch museum collections.