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We are looking for works by:

Artist:
Petersen, Jakob (Danish, 1774-1855) - Watercolors and Oilpaintings on canvas
Place:
Worked and lived Flensburg and Kobenhavn, Denmark.
Motifs:
Ship Portraits, mainly of Sailing Vessels from Denmark, Germany and all over the World.
Prices:
Offers for his pictures are starting at Euro 1.300 (Continental Europe) or BP 1,000 (Great Britain) or $ 1,600 (in the USA). Prices depend on subject, size, date, quality and condition. Please send us an e-mail to receive an exact offer for your painting (free of charge for persons considering to sell their painting).
Notes:
Petersen was a sea captain but started painting as early as 1795 although most of his works are dating after 1807. He met C.W. Eckersberg in 1831 and received some instructions on marine art, advising Eckersberg in return on rigging and other technical details of sailing vessels. A typical work by Petersen depicts the vessel in a central profile view under full sail at a calm sea. Information about the artist and his oeuvre can also be found in our book "Ship Portrait Artists".
Contact:
The FineArtEmporium is interested in the direct purchase of fine works by Jakob Petersen and can pay a good price. Please refer to our page "Contact" and send an e-mail to bais@gmx.de with the information requested there. You will receive an answer usually within 48-72 hours (up to a week in rare cases).

Examples of pictures by the artist:

Petersen, Jakob
Known works in Private Collections and in the Art Trade - Fine Art Emporium World Register of Ship Portraits

Brig *Acklam* of Stockton, Captain Cowper 1841 – The English Brig under full sail in two positions off Kronborg Castle – Watercolour – 47 x 65 cm – signed by Jacob Petersen, inscribed with title and dated - Private Collection in Great Britain

*Adelaide* of London, Capt. James Sibbald – The English Brig under full sail in two positions off Kronborg Castle – Watercolour – 48 x 66 cm – signed by Jacob Petersen and inscribed with title - Private Collection in Great Britain

*Aeous* von Lübeck geführt von Capt. Joh. G. Schacht c. 1830 – The Galeas at anchor in the Trave off the town houses flying the Prussian Eagle and the Lübeck ensign – Watercolour – 42 x 60 cm – signed and inscribed with title – unusual and nice scene by Petersen – Private Collection Northern Germany

*Aimwell* of Stockton, William Hick Commander 1834 – The English Brig under sail in two positions off Kronborg Castle – Watercolour – 48 x 71 cm – signed by Jacob Petersen, inscribed and dated

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Ship Portrait of the German Brig "Albertine von Stettin, geführt von Captn. Johann Zielesch" 1833, the German vessel shown in two positions off Kronborg Castle, Watercolor, 45 x 60 cm, signed, inscribed and dated by Jakob Petersen – Collection in Northern Germany

Note: A typical composition by Jakob Petersen with a technically very well done portrait of the vessel shown off Kronborg Castle. Click on the image to see a larger illustration. Photo Copyright is with the Fine Art Emporium.

*Alert* 1846 – the Danish Bark under nearly full sail at sea with Kronborg Castle in the background – Watercolor – 49 x 65 cm - signed, dated and inscribed with title – fading and tanning (especially in the sky) – Private Collection Denmark

*Angerstien* of London, Command. by J. Storey and *Angerstien* Standing off the Rocks of Norway 15. December 1825, Blowing a Tremendous Gale of SSW – The English Brig under full sail in two positions off a coastline AND the same vessel in stormy seas (two Watercolours – a pair) – 47 x 63 and 48 x 61 cm – signed, inscribed along the bottom and dated – Private Collection Northern Germany - Click here to see a large image of the one picture

*Anne Isobella* of Montrose, Capt. Alexander Reid 1855 – The Scotish Brig under full sail in two positions off Kronborg Castle – Watercolour – 47 x 64 cm – signed by Jacob Petersen, inscribed along the bottom and dated - Private Collection Great Britain

*Atlantic* William Hathaway Jr. Master (passing) Elsinore 1828 – The American Brig shown off Kronborg Castle – Watercolour – 46 x 64 cm – inscribed and dated - Private Collection United States of America

*Buchanan* of Sunderland – The English Brig in three positions with shortened sails in a swell – Oil on canvas – 54 x 72 cm – signed by Jacob Petersen – good condition - Private Collection in Germany

*Christine* 1825 – The Danish Brig of Kopenhagen under full sail in two positions off Kronborg – Watercolour – signed, further inscribed as title with Name of Capt. and dated – examine condition very carefully

*Constitution* 1844 – The famous American Frigate under sail at sea with other shipping in the background – Oilpainting – 56 x 79 cm – signed with initials "JP" and dated – good condition - Private Collection

*Constitution* 1845 – The famous American Frigate in two positions at sea with a Danish Ship in the background – Watercolour – 49 x 66 cm – signed by Jacob Petersen and dated – good condition

*Coquette* Capt. Osborn 1848 – The English Topsail Schooner under full sail in two positions at sea – Watercolour – 47 x 63 cm – signed, inscribed with title and dated - Private Collection in Great Britain

Shaluppen *De Tvende Söstre* ocommand af Captain Jan Isbrandsen i den Kongle. Fergefahrt imellem Nysted of Heiligenhafen c. 1807 – The Danish Sloop under full sail – Watercolour – 47 x 62 cm – inscribed with title, not signed but definitely an early work by Jacob Petersen – Private Collection Northern Germany

*Die zwei Gebrüder* (von) Flensburg 1837 – The German Brig sinking in heavy seas, an English brig arriving in the distance (will rescue the crew) – Watercolour – 35 x 61 cm – signed with initials "I.P.", inscribed and dated – Private Collection Peter Tamm, Hamburg

*Ellen* of Newcastle – The English Snow is shown at sea in two positions off Kronborg Castle – Watercolor on paper – 51 x 68 cm – signed and inscribed - Private Collection in Great Britain

Jagten *Ellen Ring* af Thuroe fort af Skr. Niels C. Nielsen, Morgenen d. 4. April 1830 efter Orkanen Natten forud – showing the Danish Merchant Yacht after a heavy gale – Watercolor – 65 x 72 cm – inscribed with title and signed – Private Collection Denmark

*Enterprize* von Danzig, geführt von Capt`n William Klyne 1844 – The German full–rigged ship off the Norwegian coast – Watercolour – 45 x 66 cm – signed, inscribed with title and dated – Private Collection Northern Germany

*Flamer* of Jersey passing Kronborg Castle & sailing in the Oresund (when it was frozen) March 1839 – English Brig – two Watercolours, a pair – each 52 x 66 cm – signed, inscribed along the bottom and dated - Private Collection Great Britain

*Gem* of South Shields, Frederick Strasenburg Commander c. 1850 – The English Brig under full sail in two positions off Kronborg Castle – Watercolour – 50 x 66 cm – inscribed, not signed but definitely a Jacob Petersen

*Harriet and Jane* of Newcastle, Alexander Howe Commander c. 1835 – The English Brigantine under full sail in two positions off Kronborg Castle – Watercolour – 51 x 66 cm – signed by Jacob Petersen and inscribed along the bottom - Private Collection Great Britain

*Helen Jane* of Abroth. Henry Adams Commander 1841 – The English Brigantine under sail in two positions off a lighthouse – Watercolour – 46 x 62 cm – signed, inscribed along the bottom and dated - Private Collection United States of America

*Henrietta* of Boston D. Janurin Commander 1834 – The American Brig depicted in a Starboard and a second View under full sail at sea – Watercolour – 49 x 64 cm – signed, inscribed along the bottom and dated – excellent condition – Private Collection United States of America

*Imanuel* af Kobenhavn fört at Capt. L.P. Moberg 1849 – The Danish Brig in two positions off Kronborg Castle – Watercolour – 49 x 66 cm – signed by Jacob Petersen and dated – The Property of an Italian Collector

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Ship Portrait of the Danish full-rigged Ship "Ingeborg af Kjöbenhavn fört af Capt. P.E. Emmerich, Seglerin til Norge 18. Nov. 1824", the vessel at sea with a coastline and a Pilot Schooner beyond, Watercolor, 50 x 66 cm, signed, inscribed with title and dated by Jakob Petersen – Private Collection in Northern Germany

Note: A record of the ship`s journey to Norway in 1824. The waves are heightened with white. Click on the image to see a larger illustration. Photo Copyright is with the Fine Art Emporium.

*Ingeborg* 1844 – The Danish Barque of Kobenhavn in two positions with shortened sails in heavy seas – Watercolour – 49 x 67 cm – signed by Jacob Petersen and dated – good condition - Private Collection Denmark

Brig *Isabelle* Captn. James Campbell of Sunderland 1847 – The English Brig under full sail and shown in two positions off Kronborg Castle – Watercolor – 48 x 65 cm – signed "Drawn by J. Peterson" and dated – good condition - Private European Collection

*Jane Lawdon* Captn. R. Dodds 1840 – The English Brig under full sail in two positions off Kronborg Castle – Watercolour – signed, dated and inscribed with title – good condition – Private Collection Germany

*Johanne & Oluffa* 1846 – a Ship Portrait of the Danish Topsail Schooner under slightly reduced sails at choppy sea – Oil on canvas - 49 x 65 cm – signed, dated and inscribed with title – Private Collection Denmark

*Liberty* of North Shields, Captain Thomas Brown, Owner Mr Robert Davidson 1835 – The English Brig under sail in two positions off a coastline – Oilpainting – 56 x 71 cm – signed, inscribed and dated - Private Collection in Great Britain

*London* of Newcastle, Alexr. Munro Commander – The English Brig in three positions at sea off Kronborg Castle – Oilpainting – 53 x 71 cm – signed by Jacob Petersen and inscribed - Private Collection in Great Britain

*Marie Catharine* af Aarhuus, fört af Capt. A. Fraslev – The Danish Yacht under full sail in two positions off Kronborg Castle – Watercolour – 41 x 59 cm – signed by Jacob Petersen and inscribed – faded in the sky – Private Collection Northern Germany

"The *Minerva* of Jersey, Captain Brition 1828 – The English Brig under full sail in two positions on the open sea – Watercolor – 45 x 60 cm – signed by Jacob Petersen, inscribed and dated - overall tanning and tanning spots in the sky

*Peter und Magnus* 1809 – The German "Kuff" (two–masted freight sailing vessel) of Pillau under sail at sea, further extensively inscribed – Watercolour – 43 x 59 cm – signed and dated – Private Collection Northern Germany

Brig *Quayside* of Newcastle, commanded by R.W.Hall 1816 – The English Brig depicted with shortened sails in three positions at sea – Oilpainting – 55 x 76 cm – signed by Jacob Petersen, inscribed and dated

*Rosalie* 1841 – The English Brig of Liverpool caught in a heavy storm at night, the foremast is already broken – Watercolour and Gouache – 46 x 65 cm – signed and dated – good condition - Private Collection Great Britain

*Sara* 1840 – The Danish sailing vessel of Romso at sea – Watercolour– 57 x 80 cm – signed by Jacob Petersen with his initials and dated

"Scooner (sic) *Saucy Jak* of Dundee, Captain John Miller 1848 – Portrait of the British Schooner at sea in two positions with reduced sails – Watercolor and Goauche – 47 x 65 cm – signed by Jacob Petersen, inscribed and dated - in good condition

*Therese R.Y.S.* 1834 – The English Yacht in the Baltic and in a storm (two watercolours – a pair) – one 47 x 63 other 51 x 66 cm – signed, further inscribed and dated - Private Collection in Great Britain

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Ship Portrait of the Danish Brig "Thorvaldsen" 1839, shown in two positions at sea, signed with initials "I.P." and dated, inscribed with the title in a separate black lining at the bottom - Watercolor and Goauche - 49 x 63 cm - very good condition, the possession of a Private Collector in Northern Germany

Note: A typical composition by Jakob Petersen with a technically very well done portrait of the vessel at sea. Click on the image to see a larger illustration. Photo Copyright is with the Fine Art Emporium.

Brig *Tyne Side* Captn. W. Heghtherington 1847 – Portrait of the English Brig – Watercolor and Gouache on paper – 53 x 76 cm – signed, inscribed with title and dated - Private Collection Denmark

*Vesta* of Ipswich, Captn. John Whitehand – a Ship Portrait of the English sailing vessel – Watercolor on paper – 41 x 66 cm – signed and inscribed with title - Private Collection Great Britain

Brig *Volant* of Blyth, George Vinsnip Commander – The English Brig under full sail in two positions off Kronborg Castle – Watercolor – 50 x 60 cm – signed, inscribed with title and dated - Private Collection Great Britain

Brig *Wave* of Newcastle, Captain John Clark 1842 – The English Brig under full sail in two positions off Kronborg Castle – Watercolor – 48 x 65 cm – signed, inscribed with title and dated - Private Collection Great Britain

*William & John* 1851 – The Brig of Sunderland (GB) under Capt. W.Chisholm in two positions passing Kronborg Castle – Oilpainting on canvas – 55 x 78 cm – signed by Jacob Petersen with his nitials and dated – nice and typical work by Petersen - Private Collection Great Britain

*Unidentified* c. 1840 – An English Frigate outward bound making Sail with other shipping in the fore and background – Oil on canvas – 55 x 73 cm – signed by Jacob Petersen - Private Collection Great Britain

*Unidentified (Seascape)* 1836 – An English Frigate (in the foreground) and a Danish frigate (in the background) under reduced sails in a gale – Oil on canvas – 63 x 83 cm – signed "J. Petersen" and dated - Private Collection Great Britain

*Unidentified (Seascape)* 1844 – Marine painting with a three masted Danish sailing vessel and an American Bark in the Oresund, other shipping beyond – Oil on canvas – 59 x 80 cm – signed and dated - a prime work by the artist in good condition


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