Jan Hermann Barend Koekkoek

Lot 23: Johannes Hermanus Barend Koekkoek (Amsterdam 1840 - Hilversum 1912) Description: Resting travelers near Drachenfels - Signed l.r. - Oil on panel, 80.5 x 60.3 cm - N.B.: The Drachenfels (Dragon's rock) is a dead volcano on the bank of the river Rhine, one of the seven peaks of the Siebengebirge, between Königswinter and Bad Honnef, Germany. Situated on the top of the Drachenfels are the ruins of a castle of the same name. Somewhat lower situated is the Drachenburg castle dating from the late 19th century. The peak with its height of 321 meters is an important tourist attraction due to the Siegfried legend, the castle and the keep, but especially because of the spectacular view from the keep of the river Rhine.

DescDE Koekkoek, Johannes Herman Barend 1840 Amsterdam - 1912 Hilversum Aufliegende Fischerboote am Strand. Signiert unten links: Jan. HB Koekkoek. Öl auf Holz. 25,5 x 42,5cm. Rahmen. Koekkoek, Johannes Herman Barend 1840 Amsterdam - 1912 Hilversum Beached Fishing Boats. Signed lower left: Jan. HB Koekkoek. Oil on wood. 25,5 x 42,5cm. Framed.

Johannnes Hermanus Barend Koekkoek (Amsterdam 1840-1912 Hilversum) By a river stream signed 'Jan HB Koekkoek' (lower left) and authenticated (on a label attached on the reverse) oil on panel 23.5 x 39.4 cm. with artist's seal on the reverse Johannes Hermanus Barend was the student of his father, the marine painter H. Koekkoek Sen. Detailed seascapes and the life in and around fisherman's villages were his predominant subjects. His style of painting was primarily Romantic, but later he developed a looser style.

Johannnes Hermanus Barend Koekkoek (Amsterdam 1840-1912 Hilversum) Ships on the Zuiderzee with a view of Enkhuizen with the Drommedaris and the Zuiderkerk signed and dated 'Jan HB.Koekkoek. 63.' (lower left) oil on canvas 95 x 154.5 cm. with Simonis & Buunk, Ede, 1997, where purchased by the current owner.

Johannes Hermanus Barend Koekkoek Amsterdam 1840 - Hilversum 1912 On the way to the anchored ship Signed l.l. Oil on panel, 16.3 x 13.3 cm N.B.: Already in the 19th century The Netherlands maintained a strong trading relationship with the United States. Koekkoek observed here the provisioning of an American ship.