6026 - Paul Ernst Wilke (1894–1971) – Dorum Harbor, 1965; Fishing Boats in the Harbor

Paul Ernst Wilke (1894–1971) – Dorum Harbor, 1965; Fishing Boats in the Harbor An atmospheric maritime harbor scene by the German landscape and marine painter Paul Ernst Wilke. At the center of the composition is a traditional fishing cutter with a dark sail and blue hull. Other fishing boats and smaller rowboats enliven the harbor basin. The dynamic, cloud-covered sky and the lively reflections on the water’s surface lend the painting an impressive North German harbor atmosphere. The loose, impasto brushwork and harmonious color palette underscore the artist’s characteristic painting style. • Artist: Paul Ernst Wilke (1894–1971)\ • Subject: Dorum Harbor with Fishing Boats\ • Date: 1965\ • Medium: Oil on canvas\ • Signature: Signed lower left\ • Back: Handwritten inscription “Dorumer Hafen 1965” and the artist’s name\ • Framing: Gilded profile frame\ • Dimensions: 77 × 97 cm including frame