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38 - "The Ships of Christopher Columbus," Claus Bergen (Stuttgart 1885–1964 Lenggries), circa 1950
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"The Ships of Christopher Columbus," Claus Bergen (Stuttgart 1885–1964 Lenggries), circa 1950 Oil on canvas. Signed "CLAUS BERGEN" lower left. Three historic sailing ships on choppy seas beneath a cloudy sky; in the center, a larger three-masted ship with a raised stern, flanked by two smaller sailing ships. The paint layer exhibits fine craquelure, particularly in the light areas of the clouds. Frame shows signs of wear and isolated areas of missing gesso on the relief ornaments. Painting dimensions 41.5 × 77.5 cm, frame dimensions 59 × 94.5 cm. In addition to contemporary marine subjects, Bergen also devoted himself to historical depictions of ships; in the 1940s and 1950s, he produced several works featuring sailing ships from the early modern period. Condition: II +
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