Who painted Boats at a Mooring Place?

Boats at a Mooring Place was painted by Abraham Storck in 1692.

Where can I see Boats at a Mooring Place?

Boats at a Mooring Place is held by Mauritshuis.

Can I buy a print of Boats at a Mooring Place?

Museum-quality prints of Boats at a Mooring Place are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Boats at a Mooring Place

Abraham Storck , 1692

Boats at a Mooring Place is an oil painting by Abraham Storck. It dates from 1692 and is held in the collection of the Mauritshuis.

About this work

Overview

Boats at a Mooring Place is a 1692 oil painting by Abraham Storck, a Dutch artist known for his marine scenes and topographical views.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene harbor scene with moored vessels, people on shore and on boats, and a cloudy gray sky. It reflects Storck's focus on Dutch waterways and shipping culture, characteristic of the marine genre.

Technique & Style

The work showcases Storck's skill in capturing a tranquil atmosphere, with attention to detail in the boats' tall masts and billowing sails, as well as the surrounding landscape, including a small building with a tiled roof and wooden posts in the water.

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Artist

Abraham Storck

Abraham Storck (or Sturckenburch; bapt. 17 April 1644 in Amsterdam – buried 8 April 1708) was a Dutch painter and draughtsman, who was known for his marine paintings, topographical views, Italianate harbour scenes and…