19th Century Antique Seascape ~ Oil on Panel Antique died doing what he loved

died doing what he loved climbing the Massif D’Allevard

The male and female pheasants are made of metal and have been plated

The piece is in excellent condition for it’s age and any imperfections

Signature: Signed M

19th Century Antique Seascape ~ Oil on Panel Antique died doing what he lovedA wonderfully atmospheric late 19th Century antique seascape oil painting depicting a fleet of sailing boats in choppy water beneath a softly glowing evening sky. In the smaller boat in the foreground, a man points at the larger sailboat, caught in the rough seas and leaving heavily at an angle. Could he be pointing back to the boat he has just had to abandon? Looking on as his ship mates that weren't so lucky battle their fate? While we can't be