George Balmer, The Dismantled Dutchman

George Balmer, The Dismantled DutchmanThis 19th century oil painting by British artist George Balmer (1805 1846) depicts a coastal scene with beached ship. As a young man, Balmer spent countless hours exploring the Northumberland coast with his uncle. Experiencing natures abundant sublimity rolling waves breaking over rough shingle, wild gales in the colder months, the luminosity of the vivid Summers. These early trips underpinned his love for painting and he returned to these themes time

this is only noticeable upon close inspection and doesn’t detract from the overall appeal

the lady holding back the true extent of her concern

women gathering water from a river

Previously

his ‘Paris Street

The historic effects of the natural elements are evident

the ruins of an ancient fortification are cut into the rocks

With porcelain skin and striking blue eyes

In this portrait

The title of the work

the Met Museum

Signed in the lower right and held within a splendid gilt frame