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Whaling Grounds in the Arctic Ocean
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Whaling Grounds in the Arctic Ocean

1654 - 1708

Medium

oil on canvas

Dimensions

h 50.5cm × w 66.5cm × d 6cm

Collection

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Materials

canvas; oil paint (paint)

Object Type

painting

Subject Matter

whale fishery, whaling; landscapes in polar regions; sailing-ship, sailing-boat

Acquisition Method

purchase

Acquired

1964

Notes

buitenmaat: diepte 6 cm (drager incl. SK-L-6522)

Collection Type

paintings

About Abraham Storck

1644–1708Dutch Republic

A versatile and popular artist renowned for his marine paintings, topographical views, and Italianate harbor scenes. Unlike many marine painters, Storck was very adept at rendering the human figure and so spectators and passengers are often emphasized in his compositions. Comment on works: Marines; Architecture