Mathias Truelsen (German, 1836-1900) - *Helios* von Hamburg, Capt. P. H. Hansen c. 1870 – The German full–rigged ship under the flag of the North–German Union (black–white–red) at sea with Heligoland in the background – c. 46 x 63 cm – signed and inscribed – good condition – Private Collection Northern Germany

Note: A typical composition by the artist with a technically very well done portrait of the vessel in the Northern Sea. Click on the image to see a larger illustration. Photo Copyright is with the Fine Art Emporium.

Mathias Truelsen (German, 1836-1900) - Ship Portrait of the German Bark "*Mercur* von Neustadt, Capt. H. Reise", ca. 1870, the vessel of Neustadt under full sail off Heligoland – Watercolor – signed "M. Truelsen" (address:) "Fischerstr. 63, Altona" and inscribed with title - 52 x 70 cm (20 1/2 x 27 1/2 in.) – The Werder Collection

Note: The *Mercur* was built in 1864 in Neustadt by J. Tornoe for the shipping company G. Jaede using a wooden construction with brass and iron bolts, no sheat metal. It had eight men crew and GRT 168,56. Click here or on the image to see larger illustrations.

Giovanni Luzzo - Ship Portrait of the German Schooner "*Anna* Capt. H. Bartels 1871", the vessel of Cranz / Amts Jork is shown off Venice, Marcus Square – Watercolor – 33 x 52 cm (13 x 20 1/2 in.) – not signed but attributed to a member of the Luzzo family (possibly Giovanni) , inscribed with title lower right – The Werder Collection

Note: The *Anna* was built in 1859 and under the command of Capt. Bartels. It had 94 tons and 5 men crew. A chronometer was not on board (which made navigation not easier!). Click here or on the image to see larger illustrations.

Vinzenco Luzzo - Ship Portrait of the German Schoonerbrig "Lorenz" ca. 1875, the vessel of Hamburg is shown off Venice at fair weather, Watercolor, 34 x 53 cm, good condition, the possession of a Private Collector in Western Germany

Note: We know different signatures by the members of the Luzzo family, which appear also as "Luzro" etc. Click on the image to enlarge. Photo Copyright is with the Fine Art Emporium.

China Trade artist - Ship Portrait of the Barque "Kriemhild" (of Hamburg) ca. 1885, the vessel is shown at fair weather and under full sail off a Far Eastern coastline - inscribed with Ship`s name on Flagg, traces of old signature - Oil on canvas - ca. 18 by 24 inch. (45 x 60 cm), with frame 21 5/8 x 31 inch (55 x 79 cm) - cleaned and restored, in a period Chinese Frame- Private Collection, Aschaffenburg, Germany
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Note: The Barque Kriemhild was built 1884 by Germania for Matzen in Hamburg and sailed for this company until 1900. In German: Originales Schiffsportrait bzw. Kapitänsbild der Bark Kriemhild, die 1884 von der Schiffsbau Act. Ges. Germania für die Reederei C.M. Matzen in Hamburg gebaut wurde. Die Bark war dort von 1884 bis 1900 im Einsatz. Öl auf Leinwand 45 x 60 cm plus Rahmen. Im China-Rahmen der Zeit. Click here or on the image to see larger illustrations. Photo Copyright is with the FineArtEmporium

Thomas Willis (American, 1850-1912) attributed to - Ship Portrait of the German Bark NANNY of Hamburg, Capt. B.H. Müller, ca. 1887, the vessel under full sail off an American coastline, a pilot Schooner "No. 5" beyond – Oilpainting with silkwork – inscribed with title - 51 x 81 cm (20 x 32 in.) – The Werder Collection

Note: The *Nanny* was bought by shipping company J.W.Burmester in January 1885 in England. The Captains were A.P.H. Baethgen, C. Wilhelmi und B.H. Müller. The NANNY stranded off Santos on May 11th, 1890 and the wreck was sold soon after at auction, the crew was saved. Click on the image to enlarge the picture.

Italian Pierhead Painter (end of 19th Century) - Ship Portrait of the German Bark BRIDE (of) Rostock, Capt. Bliemester, ca. 1891, the vessel of Rostock under full sail off a flat coastline - inscribed with title lower right - Gouache - 48 x 75 cm (19 x 29 1/2 in.) - The Werder Collection

Note: The Barque *Bride* was bought by the Rostock shipping company Carl Rathens in the year 1887 in Sunderland (GB). Features: The Hull was covered in copper, 830(863) RGT, Signal MDNC. The following captains were in command of the ship: J. Müller from 1887 to 1889, Pagels from 89-91, Bliemester from 1891, the ship was sold to Norway the same year. Click on the image to enlarge the picture.

Large Ship Portrait of the *Hamburger Viermaster Pisagua - geführt von Capt. E. Bahlke* off a coastline 1893 - the four-masted Bark and Flying P-Liner is shown under full sail at sea with other shipping and a white cliffs headland on the right - Oil on canvas, 61 by 91 cm (24 by 36 inch), with frame 94 x 120 cm (37 by 47 inch) - signed lower left, inscribed with title and ship`s name also mentioned on the bow and in a flag - Private Collection

Note: The painting is housed in a monumental and partly real gilted gesso frame which is the original frame. This representative frame has small chips in a few places but is otherwise in good condition. The painting has been preserved in the family of Capt. Bahlke from 1893 until early 2007. It has never been cleaned or restored when being in the family and showed a thick layer of dirt and yellowed varnish as well as a small tear in the middle and inconsistence of paint in the lower right and upper left area. It has now carefully been cleaned and restored. This early P-Liner portrait can be considered as an unusual and remarkable well done work by the young Jensen. Photo Copyright is with the FineArtEmporium * Show me larger color illustrations *

H. Murjahn - The German River Tug "Molch" 1894 off Lauenburg, with other smaller boats in the foreground, Oil on canvas 39 x 55 cm, very good condition, the possession of a Private Collector in Northern Germany

Note: A typical composition by Murjahn with the seafront of Lauenburg in the background. Click on the image to see a larger illustration. Photo Copyright is with the Fine Art Emporium.

European Yacht artist -Yachting Scene during the International Regatta Kiel, ca. 1895, in the foreground a Sailing Yacht from the Hamburger Yachtclub (ensign on top of the mast) on the Baltic Sea, most likely during the "Kieler Woche" Regatta, another Yacht and other vessels in the background - Oil on canvas - 42,5 x 62,5 cm (16 3/4 by 24 1/2 in) - good condition, repair and inpaint in the right sky section, lower right age craquelure, not relined - period gilted frame

Note: The Hamburger Yachtclub was founded in 1892 and later became one of the most important sailing clubs in Northern Germany. It still exist today and has changed the name to Hamburger Segelclub. Click here or on the image to see larger illustrations. Photo Copyright is with the FineArtEmporium.

Heinrich Petersen (German, 1834-1916) - Ship Portrait of the German Brigg BRUNO & MARIE from Hamburg 1897, the vessel under slightly reduced sails on the open sea – signed and dated "H. Petersen 1897" - Oil on canvas- 58 x 86 cm (22 7/8 x 34 in.) – The Werder Collection

Note: The *Bruno & Marie* was built in 1861-62 in Altona by Dolck for the shipping company Schön, who sold the vessel in 1876 to the shipping company Willink & Co. in Hamburg. The Captains were 1876-77 C. Böge and 1877-80 E. H. A. Volkertsen of Langeness.

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John Henry Mohrmann (1857-1916) - Ship Portrait of "Occident" 1898 – The German full–rigged Ship under full sail off Cuxhaven with the "Alte Liebe" lighthouse – 60 x 100 cm – signed and dated – The Werder Collection

Note: A rather interesting background in a Mohrmann painting, which suggests, that the artist has visited the Cuxhaven area (mouth of the River Elbe in Northern Germany) previously. Click on the image to enlarge the picture.

Thomas G. Purvis (British, 1861-1933) - Ship Portrait of the German four-masted Bark *Wandsbek* in the Atlantic Sea ca. 1900 - the Windjammer is shown under reduced sails on the high Sea - signed lower left "T.G. Purvis, London" and inscribed in the center water section "Wandsbek" - Oil on canvas 40 by 60 cm (15 3/4 by 23 5/8 inch), with the frame 50 x 70 cm (19 3/4 by 27 1/2 inch) - period bird`s eye maple frame - good condition, usual age crackle, one repair at back, not relined - Private Collection New Jersey, USA

Note: A typical work by the artist with convincing dark-light contrasts and a liveful atmosphere. The *Wandsbek* (built 1892 in Liverpool) was one the fascinating Windjammers around the turn of the Century and in service for Philadelphia, Southern America, India and the South Sea. For more information about the vessel see the illustration page. Click here or on the image to see larger illustrations. Photo Copyright is with the FineArtEmporium.

William Edgar (Australian, fl. 1898-1918) - Excellent Ship Portrait of the German Barque *Antuco* (of Hamburg) sailing to Australia, ca. 1900 - the vessel is shown under full sail at moderate sea off a Rock Headland with a light house and with two-masted vessel in the background - Oil on artist`s board - 48 by 62,5 cm (19 by 24 inch), with frame 62 x 76 cm (24 by 30 inch) - inscribed on the bow with the ship`s name and signed lower right "W. Edgar, Charlestown Studios, NSW - cleaned and in good condition - Private Collection, Memphis (TN), U.S.A.

Note: The large steel Barque "Antuco" (75 Meter Lenght, 1532 Tons) was built in 1892 by Blohm & Voss and owned by the Hamburg Shipping Company N.H.P. Schuldt. Captains in command were D. Thedens (1892), H.N. Spiess (1893-1900) and W. Kröger (1901-07). It was a highly appreciated ship by both the owners and captains & crew and many fast travels to Southern America and Australia were noted. In 1908 Antuco was sold to the Hamburg Shipping Company of 1896 and Capt. L. Müller was in command until 1912 when it was finally sold to Grimstad. Click here or on the image to see larger illustrations

Thomas G. Purvis (British, 1861-1933) - Ship Portrait of the German four-masted Barque *Gustav* at sea ca. 1910 - the large sailing ship is shown under full sail at moderate sea - Oil on board, 38 by 60 cm (15 by 24 inch), with frame 49 x 71 cm (19 by 28 inch) - signed lower left "T.G. Purvis" and inscribed on the bow with the ship`s name - cleaned, board is partly uneven due to age, in an old frame - Private Collection, Richmond, USA

Note: Purvis was a busy ship portrait artist, working in Cardiff, London and Bristol. He portrayed some of the largest sailing vessels which ever crossed the Oceans. Most of his paintings were executed between 1890 and the Great War (1914). This painting shows a realistic sea and a detailled handling of the huge Bark. Click here or on the image to see larger illustrations.

Heinrich Reimers (German, 1824-1895) - Ship Portrait of the German Steamer *Anton von Kiel - Capt. E. Aereboe* at sea off Hong Kong 1890 - the steamer is shown in the Chinese Sea with two junks in the background - Oil on canvas on original stretcher, 53 by 77 cm (21 by 30 inch), with frame 65 x 88 cm (25 1/2 by 34 1/2 inch) - signed "Heinrich Reimers", dated 1890 and inscribed with title as shown above - cleaned, smaller areas with repair / retouch only, in good condition, original frame - The Oporto Collection

Note: Reimers was a Captain and Pilot himself and worked in Kiel as a ship portrait artist. The steamer "Anton" was owned by the shipping company "Sartori & Berger" in Kiel and was obviously used for coastal trade in Far East. This is a light color painting with a romantic touch in the sky and an interesting background. Click here or on the image to see larger illustrations. Photo Copyright is with the FineArtEmporium.

John Henry Mohrmann (1857-1916) - Ship Portrait of the German Steamer LAVINIA 1895 – Portrait of the steamer from Hamburg with auxiliary sails set in the Channel, a German Schooner beyond – 60 x 100 cm (23 1/2 x 39 3/8 in.) – signed "H. Mohrmann" and dated – The Werder Collection

Note: The steamer *Lavinia* was built in 1887 on the shipyard of the Flensburger Schiffsbau-Gesellschaft for the shipping company A.Kirsten in Hamburg, using an iron construction. Captains: Grunden 88/90, M. Crety 91/95, W. Richert 95. The Steamer was sold to Kalikanoff in Wladiwostock in 1896. Click on the image to enlarge the photo.

Thomas Willis (American, 1850-1912) - Portrait of the "S.S. Capua of Hamburg, Capt. John Sperling", ca. 1900, the steamer with auxilliary sails shown at fair weather and under full sail of an American coastline - inscribed with title lower left - Oil on canvas with silk and velvet applications - 20 1/2 by 32 1/4 inch. (52 x 82 cm) - outstanding condition (under glass, therefore very well preserved) - Private Collection Norway
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Note: Thomas Willis was a contemporary of Antonio Jacobsen in New York (they did also co-operate occasionally). He is well known for his ship portraits of merchant shipping and yachts around the turn of the century and represented in several Maritime Museums in the USA. Click on photo to enlarge.

T.G. Purvis - Ship Portrait of the German steamer *Hermann of Flensburg - Capt. E. Hellmann* in the Atlantic Sea ca. 1900 - the steamer with auxiliary sails set on the high Sea, another vessel in the distance - signed lower left "T.G. Purvis, London" and inscribed in the center water section as shown above - Oil on canvas, 50 by 72 cm (19 3/4 by 28 inch) - good condition, uncleaned and in the original frame - Private Collection Northern Germany

Note: From the house flag and funnel ensign we learn that this steamer belonged to the fleet of the Flensburg shipping company E. Schuldt, which is today located in Hamburg. The frame of the painting is a typical example of the type of frames used originally by the artist. Click here or on the image to see larger illustrations. Photo Copyright is with the FineArtEmporium.

John Henry Mohrmann (1857-1916) - Ship Portrait of the German Steamer LEMNOS 1901 – The steamer of Hamburg with auxiliary sails set at sea – 60 x 100 cm (23 1/2 x 39 3/8 in.) – signed "H. Mohrmann" and dated – The Werder Collection

Note: The steamer *Lemnos* was built in 1883 as PADANG in Middlesbroug / England using an iron construction., L 91,15m, W 11,27 m, D 7,18 m, 2191 GRT. Sold to the shipping company Kosmos, Hamburg June 26th 1896, sold to shipping company Laeisz March 5th 1898, sold to Deutsche Levante-Linie October 20th 1900. From 1896 to 1901 Captain P. Braren of Föhr was in command. The steamer sank after a collision in Dec. 1901 on the Elbe river. The Painting was formerly in the possession of family Braren of Föhr. Click on the image to enlarge the picture.

John Henry Mohrmann (1857-1916) - Ship Portrait of the German four-masted Bark "NAL" 1906 - the vessel under full sail on the open sea - signed and dated 1910 - Oil on canvas, 60 by 100 cm (23 5/8 by 39 1/2 inch) - good condition, professionally cleaned and restored - Private Collection, Europe - Click here or on the image to see a larger illustration.

Note: The "Nal" was built in 1892 by Grangemouth Dockyard Co. in Alloa for J. Herron and Co. in Liverpool and originally named "Lord Ripon". In 1898 it was sold to the Rhederei Visurgis AG in Bremen and renamed "Nal". Finally in 1921 it was sold again to Danzig and sunk in January 1922 off Barnflet Island (near Cape Horn) in a gale. The "Nal" was mainly used for long distance transports, eg. to Chile, New Caledonia and the Delaware Bay.

John Henry Mohrmann (1857-1916) - Ship Portrait of the German Steamer "Rhakotis" 1907, the steamer of Hamburg (Kosmos Line) shown on his way to Chile in the Channel off dover cliffs with another steamer in the background, signed and dated, Oil on canvas, 50 x 70 cm, the possession of a Private Collector in Bremen, Northern Germany

Note: Mohrmann painted (at least) a second painting of this vessel which shows it in the typical broad side view. Click here or on the image to see larger illustrations. Photo Copyright of all images is with the FineArtEmporium.

Italian Pierhead Painter in Naples (20th Century) - Ship Portrait of the German Steamer TERMINI (of Hamburg) Capt. Müller, ca. 1910, the vessel is shown in the Bay of Naples with Vesuvius beyond – inscribed with title in the center - Gouache - 45 x 64 cm (17 3/4 x 25 1/4 in.) - The Werder Collection

Note: Der Dampfer *Termini* wurde 1906 in Ablasserdam von Smit für die Reederei Rob. M. Sloman jr. (Hamburg) erbaut. Neubau vom 12.3.1906. Länge 81,6 m, Breite 10,98 m, Tiefe 5,57 m, 1523 BRT, Dreifach-Expansions-Dampfmaschine, 1000 PS. Als Kapitän fuhren G. Müller von 1907/13 und G. Hansen bis zur Auslieferung 1920. Click here or on the image to see more photos.

Edmond Adam - Ship Portrait of the German Steamer "Osnabrück (of) Hamburg, Capt. E. Sparmann 1911", the vessel under full steam off the French coast with a Bark approaching - signed "Ed. Adam", dated "1912" and inscribed with title - Oil on canvas - 60 x 90 cm - good condition - Private Collection in Berlin, Germany

Note: Typically for the paintings of the sons is the inscription in the center, which has rarely been done by the father. The name of the steamer is shown again at the bow. Click on the image to see a larger illustration.