6030 - Friedrich Köster (1912–1989) — Fishing Boat in the Harbor, 1980

Friedrich Köster (1912–1989) — Fishing Boat in the Harbor, 1980 A maritime harbor painting by the German artist Friedrich Köster. It depicts a large fishing boat moored at the dock, featuring numerous nautical details, including masts, rigging, nets, and superstructures. Additional harbor facilities and ships can be seen in the background. The lively, impasto painting style—with bold brushstrokes and a harmonious color palette of ochre, blue, green, and warm brown tones—lends the painting a special atmosphere. The detailed rendering of the fishing boat and the atmospheric lighting underscore the artist’s characteristic maritime style. • Artist: Friedrich Köster (1912–1989)\ • Subject: Fishing boat at the harbor quay\ • Date: 1980\ • Medium: Oil on cardboard\ • Signature: Signed and dated 1980 in the lower right\ • Framing: Brown wooden frame with gold-colored inner molding\ • Dimensions: 59 × 79.5 cm